Recommendations from the American Heart Association for the pre-participation screening of young athletes for cardiovascular risk factors for sudden death during training and competition

Duffy, Meghann
2009-09-16
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Recommendations from the American Heart Association for the pre-participation screening of young athletes for cardiovascular risk factors for sudden death during training and competition

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The American Heart Association recommends that all young athletes be screened for heart conditions that are risk factors for sudden death. The screen includes questions about family history of heart disease, personal history of heart problems, and a physical examination.

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Duffy, Meghann. (2009). Recommendations from the American Heart Association for the pre-participation screening of young athletes for cardiovascular risk factors for sudden death during training and competition. Retrieved from the University Digital Conservancy, https://hdl.handle.net/11299/53619.

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