Insights into the AHA scientific statement concerning cardiovascular preparticipation screening of competitive athletes
McGrew, C.A.
Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise 30(10 Suppl): S351-S353
1998
ISSN/ISBN: 0195-9131 PMID: 9789861 Document Number: 485673
In 1996 the American Heart Association (AHA) published recommendations concerning the cardiovascular component of the preparticipation exam in competitive athletes as part of an AHA medical scientific statement. This article will review the rationale for the development of such a statement and how it has been incorporated into the current state-of-the-art preparticipation exam of athletes.