sports-related cardiac screening

Sports-related cardiac screening involves medical tests to identify heart conditions that could pose risks during physical activity. Common screenings include a detailed medical history, physical examination, and tests like an electrocardiogram (ECG) to detect abnormal heart rhythms or structures. Sometimes, additional tests like echocardiograms or exercise stress tests are used. The goal is to ensure athletes can safely participate in sports by identifying conditions like hypertrophic cardiomyopathy or arrhythmias that, while rare, can lead to serious, even life-threatening, events during exercise. These screenings help protect athletes and promote safe sports participation.