All incoming DCPS HS athletes required to get EKG examination: What you need to know

Duval County Public Schools will require incoming high school student-athletes to get an EKG examination before they play ...
BMJ

Costs and yield of a 15-month preparticipation cardiovascular examination with ECG in 1070 young athletes in Switzerland: implications for routine ECG screening

Background The usefulness and modalities of cardiovascular screening in young athletes remain controversial, particularly concerning the role of 12-lead ECG. One of the reasons refers to the presumed ...
Medscape

ECG Challenge: Irregular Pulse on Routine Exam

A 57-year-old woman with a history of hypertension, treated with a beta-blocker and an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor, presents to her internist for a routine physical examination. Her ...
Knowridge Science Report

Simple AI test may save more people from heart failure

Heart failure is a serious condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It happens when the heart becomes too weak or ...
Medscape

ECG Challenge: Slow Pulse on Routine Exam

A 65-year-old man with a history of hypertension, treated with a beta-blocker, presents to his physician for a routine physical examination. His pulse is slower than usual and an ECG is obtained.