Accessible imaging technique can predict cardiac risks in patients with Chagas disease

A simple imaging exam capable of assessing myocardial deformation during contraction has emerged as a promising tool for ...
Nature

Cardiovascular risk in subjects with left ventricular concentric remodeling at baseline examination: a meta-analysis

It is debated whether subjects with concentric remodeling (CR, normal left ventricular mass index (LVMI) and increased relative wall thickness (RWT)) are at higher cardiovascular risk than those with ...
Medscape

Essential Resources for Cardiology

The Internet is rich in cardiology resources. Below you will find my top choices, including heart sounds, self-quizzes, and electrocardiogram (ECG) tutorials. The University of Utah's ECG learner is ...
BMJ

Costs and yield of a 15-month preparticipation cardiovascular examination with ECG in 1070 young athletes in Switzerland: implications for routine ECG screening

Background The usefulness and modalities of cardiovascular screening in young athletes remain controversial, particularly concerning the role of 12-lead ECG. One of the reasons refers to the presumed ...
BMJ

Does cardiovascular preparticipation screening cause psychological distress in athletes? A systematic review

Data sources MEDLINE, EMBASE, PubMed, CINAHL, SPORTDiscus, APA PsycInfo, Cochrane Library and grey literature sources. Study eligibility criteria Observational and experimental studies assessing a ...