Electrocardiogram (ECG) changes in athletes are common and usually reflect adaptive structural and electrical remodeling of the heart in response to regular physical training, but some of these adaptive changes overlap with patterns reflective of underlying pathology. Accurate interpretation of the ECG in asymptomatic athletes is of paramount importance both to avoid unnecessary further investigations or sport disqualification and to prevent serious consequences, including sudden cardiac death, in case of high-risk cardiovascular conditions. Criteria for the interpretation of the athlete’s ECG have been developed by the European Society of Cardiology, the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association, and independent groups of international sports cardiology experts.
Electrocardiogram in athletes
Russo V.;
2023
Abstract
Electrocardiogram (ECG) changes in athletes are common and usually reflect adaptive structural and electrical remodeling of the heart in response to regular physical training, but some of these adaptive changes overlap with patterns reflective of underlying pathology. Accurate interpretation of the ECG in asymptomatic athletes is of paramount importance both to avoid unnecessary further investigations or sport disqualification and to prevent serious consequences, including sudden cardiac death, in case of high-risk cardiovascular conditions. Criteria for the interpretation of the athlete’s ECG have been developed by the European Society of Cardiology, the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association, and independent groups of international sports cardiology experts.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
