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Sudden Death in Young Athletes
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When an athlete dies suddenly on the practice field or in a game, the news frenzy that typically results brings the uncommon yet wrenching problem of sudden cardiac arrest in young patients to the fore. Anxious parents typically want guidance on keeping their children safe, and there may be an unusually intense focus on detection of high-risk patients and prevention. Cardiologists, internists, and family practitioners may be flooded with requests for sports physicals. And unfortunately, lawsuits over improper screening may occur, with the examining doctor caught in the crosshairs.
Having a complete clinical picture of this rare but devastating occurrence, the current standards for proper sports physicals, and criteria for when to restrict patients from sports activities can ensure you provide patients with the right information, make appropriate decisions on restrictions for high-risk patients, and that you're protected from liability if a patient who passed your exam becomes an unfortunate victim.
That's why Oakstone Medical, publisher of Practical Reviews in Cardiology, is releasing "Sudden Death in Young Athletes," an audio CD that puts the existing research on this difficult topic into clear perspective and provides practical guidance for physicians on standards of care in screening.
This timely presentation is authored by Barry J. Maron, MD, director of the Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Center at the Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation and a recognized expert on both HCM and sudden cardiac arrest in athletes. His 40-minute presentation will give you the information you need to ensure you're thoroughly informed of the key facts, cautions, and standards to protect your patients and yourself.
Here's what you'll learn as you listen:
- Incidence rates and leading causes of sudden death in athletes
- The potential impact of widespread screening
- Results of widespread pre-participation screening in Italy, and barriers to screening in the U.S.
- Why many H&Ps do not detect high-risk athletes
- Why black athletes have a higher incidence of sudden death than whites
- Barriers to ECG screening
- What consensus standards for screening are available
- Liability impact of NOT following consensus standards
- Eligibility and participation criteria
- Pathophysiology and prevention of commotio cordis
Order today and get up-to-speed on the clinical facts, screening recommendations, participation criteria and standard of care. The potential for catching just one high-risk athlete is more than enough reason to act today. Your purchase is RISK-FREE with our 100% guarantee of satisfaction!
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