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Asad J Torabi¹, Omar D Nahhas², Reginald E Dunn³

¹Krannert Institute of Cardiology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA.

American Heart Journal Plus : Cardiology Research and Practice

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Summary

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Inexperienced readers frequently misinterpret T-wave abnormalities (TWA) on athlete electrocardiograms (ECGs). Expert review significantly reduced TWA diagnoses, highlighting the need for improved ECG interpretation education for physicians.

Keywords:

American style football Athletes Electrocardiogram Sports

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Sports Cardiology
Cardiovascular Diagnostics
Electrocardiography

Background:

T-wave abnormalities (TWA) on athlete electrocardiograms (ECGs) pose diagnostic challenges.
Previous analysis of TWA patterns misinterpreted by inexperienced readers is lacking.

Purpose of the Study:

To systematically analyze TWA patterns misinterpreted by non-expert readers in athletes.
To assess the impact of expert review using established criteria on TWA classification.

Main Methods:

Retrospective review of 1643 NFL Scouting Combine ECGs (2011-2015).
Initial interpretation by general cardiologists, re-evaluated by expert sports cardiologists using 2017 International Criteria.
Analysis of altered TWA patterns compared to original interpretations.

Main Results:

A 67% reduction in athletes with any TWA after expert review (p < 0.001).
111 ECGs were reclassified as normal.
Inferior TWA was the most common initially misinterpreted pattern, followed by anterior and lateral.

Conclusions:

Non-expert readers exhibit a high rate of TWA misinterpretation in athletes.
Targeted educational programs focusing on specific T-wave patterns and ECG interpretation guidelines are recommended for physicians.
Enhancing awareness of current ECG interpretation standards is crucial for sports cardiology.