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Experiences of athletes with arrhythmogenic cardiac conditions in returning to play
Shapero K, Gier C, Briske K, Spatz ES, Wasfy M, Baggish AL, Pierce S, Ackerman MJ, Lampert R. Experiences of athletes with arrhythmogenic cardiac conditions in returning to play. Heart Rhythm O2 2022, 3: 133-140. PMID: 35496453, PMCID: PMC9043374, DOI: 10.1016/j.hroo.2022.01.009.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchGenetic heart diseaseSudden cardiac deathMost common diagnosesLong QT syndromeCardiac deathCommon diagnosisHeart diseasePhysicians' knowledgeExperiences of athletesHypertrophic cardiomyopathyCommon sportsCardiac conditionsQT syndromeTelephone interviewsEmergency action planConservative approachDiagnosisAthletesPoor communicationQualitative componentCommon themesCardiomyopathyRegistrySyndromeClinic
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Devices and Athletics Decision-Making Around Return to Play
Kay B, Lampert R. Devices and Athletics Decision-Making Around Return to Play. Cardiac Electrophysiology Clinics 2024, 16: 81-92. PMID: 38280816, DOI: 10.1016/j.ccep.2023.09.009.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSports participationSafety of sports participationSports-related deathsEmergency action planImplantable cardioverter defibrillatorAthletic cohortObservational registry dataCompetitive athletesAthletic activityRegistry dataAthletesExternal resuscitationOptimization of medical therapyAction planSocietal recommendationsSportsParticipantsCardioverter defibrillatorMedical therapyResuscitationCohortDevice settingsInappropriate shocksRecommendationsDefibrillation