Valoración cardiovascular para la práctica del ejercicio físico y del deportista

Sport is a recommended practice, however it may be the trigger of sudden cardiac deaths in athletes with a hidden cardiovascular disease. Cardiomyopathies, congenital anomalies of coronary arteries and premature ischemic heart disease are the main causes. The cardiovascular evaluation of the athlete with a clinical approach based on physical examination, symptoms, family history and the athlete's basic electrocardiogram allows to detect subjects at risk effectively.