In a 14-year-old female elite athlete with non-exertional syncope and V1-V3 T-wave inversion, does comprehensive secondary cardiac screening compared to observation alone yield a higher rate of diagnosing underlying cardiac pathology?
Abstract
Comprehensive secondary cardiac screening is generally felt to increase diagnostic accuracy for underlying conditions in young athletes with potential cardiac symptoms compared to observation, although specific evidence is lacking.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Cardiovascular Effects of Exercise
Cardiomyopathy and Myosin Studies
Cardiac electrophysiology and arrhythmias
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Publication date
- 23 February 2026
- Language
- EN