For the Evaluation of Pacific Island Athletes, an ECG and Echocardiography Are Highly Recommended
Physical exercise increases the relative risk of sudden cardiac death (SCD) in athletes when compared to a non-sporting population. Pre-participation evaluation (PPE) of athletes is thus of major importance. For Pacific Island athletes, medical guidelines recommend an echocardiography to complement...
Main Author: | Jean-Claude Chatard |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-05-01
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Series: | Hearts |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2673-3846/2/2/21 |
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