Cardiac screening in adolescents: Insights from a 15-year Student Heart Check program

Heart Rhythm O2 2026 Open access

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Authors: Tai Metzger, Matthew Cederman, Matthew Adams, Tyler Hershenhouse, Nolan Shoukri, Amr E. Abbas, Ahmad M. Suleiman, Simon R. Dixon, Jennifer A. Shea, Nishaki Kiran Mehta
DOI: 10.1016/j.hroo.2026.03.006
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Abstract

Sudden cardiac death (SCD) is a leading cause of non-accidental death among young athletes.1 To prevent SCD, cardiovascular screening among young athletes has been supported by professional organizations, including the American Heart Association (AHA) and International Olympic Committee, but screening with electrocardiogram (ECG) and echocardiogram has not been universally endorsed due to a lack of randomized controlled trials.2 Screenings by pediatricians before sports participation often include personal history, family history, and physical exam, but rarely ECG and echocardiogram.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Cardiovascular Effects of Exercise Cardiac electrophysiology and arrhythmias Cardiomyopathy and Myosin Studies

Publication details

Journal / source
Heart Rhythm O2
Volume
7
Issue
6
Pages
1192–1194
Publication date
11 March 2026
Language
EN