Recommendations and considerations related to preparticipation screening for cardiovascular abnormalities in competitive athletes: 2007 update. A scientific statement from the American Heart Association Council on Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Metabolism: endorsed by the American College of Cardiology Foundation

Recommendations and considerations related to preparticipation screening for cardiovascular abnormalities in competitive athletes: 2007 update. A scientific statement from the American Heart Association Council on Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Metabolism: endorsed by the American College of Cardiology Foundation

1st March 2007
American Heart Association
Summary, Abstract

Source: National Guidelines Clearinghouse

GUIDELINE OBJECTIVE(S)

To provide recommendations related to preparticipation screening for cardiovascular abnormalities in competitive athletes

Note: Competitive athletes are defined as those who participate in an organized team or individual sport (e.g., middle school, high school, college, or professional) that requires systematic training and regular competition against others and places a high premium on athletic excellence and achievement

TARGET POPULATION
  • High school and collegiate student-athletes of all races and both genders
  • May also include athletes in youth (< 12 years of age) or masters (> 30 years of age) sports
INTERVENTIONS AND PRACTICES CONSIDERED
  1. Preparticipation cardiovascular screening including medical history, family history and physical examination
  2. Prophylactic prevention of cardiac events during sports by selective disqualification
  3. Echocardiograms and/or electrocardiogram (ECG), optional
MAJOR OUTCOMES CONSIDERED

Cardiovascular events associated with organized sports