Sports Cardiology
Sudden cardiac arrest survival rates up for young athletes, but racial disparities exist
CHICAGO — Survival from sudden cardiac arrest has improved in young competitive athletes in recent years, but racial disparities in outcomes were observed, researchers reported.
Cardiac arrest rates during long-distance running races ‘relatively stable’ in recent years
CHICAGO — Good news for long-distance runners: The incidence of sudden cardiac arrest during marathons and half-marathons remained relatively stable over the past 2 decades, while the risk for sudden cardiac death markedly declined.
VIDEO: Scientific statement addresses ‘paradigm shift’ in sports cardiology practice
In this Healio video exclusive, Jonathan H. Kim, MD, provides an overview of the recently published scientific statement on clinical considerations for participation of athletes with heart disease in competitive sports.
Pandemic did not impact sudden cardiac arrest frequency in young athletes
Despite early reports, there was no increase in rates of sudden cardiac arrest/death among athletes during the COVID-19 pandemic years vs. prior years, researchers reported.
Q&A: Athletes with heart disease may yet compete; shared decision-making crucial
The American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology issued a scientific statement detailing clinical guidance on competitive sports participation for athletes with cardiovascular disease.
Q&A: ‘We can do better’ preventing, managing sudden cardiac death among US athletes
Sudden cardiac death among athletes, both recreational and master level, remains a public health issue, disparately affecting players of certain sports and athlete demographics, researchers reported.
Q&A: ‘Inclusive design’ needed if technology is to improve, not worsen, health disparities
Health care has experienced a wave of technological advancements — such as AI, machine learning and wearables — in recent years, but if unchecked, they may exacerbate existing disparities in treatment and care.
Care of the Athletic Heart conference spotlights challenges for sports cardiologists
The Care of the Athletic Heart Conference, held at Heart House in Washington, D.C., in early June, covered the entire scope of sports cardiology, with sessions tailored to new and seasoned sports cardiologists.
At Issue: ECG screening as part of the pre-participation exam for young athletes
Pre-participation screening, particularly whether an ECG should be included as part of a pre-participation exam for young athletes, is one of the most widely debated topics in sports cardiology.
High blood pressure common in young athletes at single-visit screening event
More than 40% of young athletes who participated in a single-visit screening program had prehypertension or hypertension, according to data presented at the American College of Cardiology’s Care of the Athletic Heart conference.