Citation

Ng B, Maginot KR. WMJ Wis. Med. J. 2007; 106(6): 335-342.

Affiliation

University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, WI, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2007, Wisconsin Medical Society)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

17970016

Abstract

Sudden cardiac death in young athletes is an infrequent, but catastrophic event. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, coronary artery anomalies, and arrhythmias are common identifiable causes of sudden cardiac death. Many of these disorders can be difficult to diagnose, and athletes may be completely asymptomatic prior to their sudden death event. This article reviews causes of sudden cardiac death in young athletes and current recommendations for pre-participation screening.

Language: en