ECG Screening in Athletes: A Systematic Review of Sport, Age, and Gender Variations.

Journal: Reviews in cardiovascular medicine
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: The electrocardiogram (ECG) screening in athletes is essential due to the unique cardiac adaptations induced by intensive training. However, differentiating between physiological adaptations and pathological abnormalities remains a significant challenge, particularly when considering variations across different sports, ages, and genders.

Authors

  • Adela Caramoci
    Discipline of Sports Medicine, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania.
  • Alina Maria Smaranda
    Discipline of Sports Medicine, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania.
  • Teodora Simina Drăgoiu
    Faculty of Medicine, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania.
  • Ioana Anca Bădărău
    Department of Physiology, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania.

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