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Maria J Brosnan1

  • 1Department of Cardiology, St Vincent's Hospital, Melbourne, Vic, Australia; Department of Sports Cardiology, Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, Melbourne, Vic, Australia.

Heart, Lung & Circulation
|July 24, 2018
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Athlete electrocardiograms (ECGs) show changes due to regular exercise. Guidelines help differentiate normal athletic variations from conditions requiring further investigation, reducing unnecessary tests for athletes.

Area of Science:

  • Sports Cardiology
  • Cardiovascular Physiology

Background:

  • Regular exercise induces cardiac adaptations, altering resting 12-lead electrocardiograph (ECG) findings in athletes compared to sedentary individuals.
  • Standard ECG interpretation criteria, derived from sedentary populations, frequently lead to false positive results during pre-participation screening of athletes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a basic understanding of normal ECG changes in athletes.
  • To differentiate between physiological athletic adaptations and pathological findings on ECG that warrant further investigation for sudden cardiac death (SCD) risk.

Main Methods:

  • Review and presentation of representative athlete ECG examples.
  • Discussion of current athlete ECG interpretation guidelines and their evolution.
  • Comparison of ECG criteria for athletes versus the general sedentary population.
Keywords:
AthleteCardiomyopathyECGScreeningSudden cardiac death

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Main Results:

  • Athlete ECGs commonly exhibit specific patterns (e.g., bradycardia, repolarization variants) distinct from sedentary individuals.
  • Established guidelines aim to minimize false positives in athlete screening while maintaining sensitivity for cardiac pathology.
  • Examples illustrate ECG findings considered normal in athletes versus those requiring further cardiac assessment.

Conclusions:

  • Athlete ECG interpretation requires specific criteria to avoid misdiagnosis of cardiac pathology.
  • Updated guidelines are crucial for accurate pre-participation screening, reducing unnecessary investigations.
  • Differentiating training-induced adaptations from disease is key to managing athlete cardiovascular health and preventing sudden cardiac death.