Best practices for ECG screening in children

Journal of Electrocardiology
Victoria L Vetter

Abstract

Screening for conditions associated with sudden cardiac arrest in the United States (US) is aimed at high school athletes in most states and utilizes a preparticipation history and physical form that is not standardized across the US. In Italy, data have shown that their incidence of sudden cardiac arrest has decreased significantly after implementation of an electrocardiographic-based screening program including history and physical exam. The American Heart Association recommendations do not include an electrocardiogram. A recent AHA statement has suggested that those screening athletes should consider all children of similar ages in the selected venue, but still should not include an electrocardiogram. A number of models of screening are presented along with a best practice recommendation for further evaluation and study.

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