A bimonthly publication part of the Brazilian Society of Cardiology portfolio of journals connected with ABC Cardiol publishing national and international scientific production in the field of cardiovascular sciences.
ISSN 2359-4802
eISSN 2359-5647
Diego Lineker Marquetto Silva
, Rossano Cesar Bonatto
, Celia de Paula Pimenta Bonatto
, Carlos Roberto Padovani
, José Roberto Fioretto
Diego Lineker Marquetto Silva
, Rossano Cesar Bonatto
, Celia de Paula Pimenta Bonatto
, Carlos Roberto Padovani
, José Roberto Fioretto
Abstract Background: Children and adolescents should be encouraged to participate in sports; however, physicians should screen for cardiac abnormalities that can lead to sudden death. The European Society of Cardiology, the Brazilian Society of Cardiology and the Brazilian Society of Sports Medicine indicate performing an electrocardiogram (ECG) in evaluating athletes, while the American Heart Association indicates complementary exams only when there is a personal or family history of cardiovascular diseases or changes in clinical examination. Objectives: To evaluate the need […]
Keywords: Physical Exercise; Children; Adolescents; Youth Sports; Electrocardiography/methods; Electrocardiography/prevention and control