Pre-participation Cardiac Screening of Teenage Athletes: Goals, Challenges and Pitfalls

CNMC Ped Hospital GR L&L 8.29.24.pdf

Learning objectives:

• Understand the rationale of the pre-participation cardiac history and physical exam (PPE)
• Obtain a detailed understanding of the PPE
• Appreciate the debate on whether EKG screening should be added to the PPE
• Advance secondary prevention of sudden cardiac death (SCD) in the community
• Partner with pediatric cardiologists to promote safe physical activity in patients with (pre-existing) cardiac conditions