Abstract
Cardiologists are involved in evaluating the eligibility of athletes to practise competitive sport and they should therefore be able to identify the electrocardiographic markers of long QT syndrome (LQTS) and short QT syndrome (SQTS). An overview of the clinical criteria to perform measurement of QT interval on 12-lead electrocardiogram is provided herein and several instances in which the diagnosis of either LQTS or SQTS may leave the clinician uncertain are discussed. A critical appraisal of current recommendations for eligibility to competitive sport is also provided as well as some of the authors' personal opinions on the practice of recreational activities in patients with abnormal repolarization.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 250-256 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| Journal | Journal of Cardiovascular Medicine |
| Volume | 7 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Apr 2006 |
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Keywords
- Cardiac arrhythmias
- Genetic testing
- Genetics
- Physical activity
- QT interval
- Risk stratification
- Sports
- Sudden death
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
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Long QT syndrome and short QT syndrome : How to make correct diagnosis and what about eligibility for sports activity. / Napolitano, Carlo; Bloise, Raffaella; Priori, Silvia G.
In: Journal of Cardiovascular Medicine, Vol. 7, No. 4, 04.2006, p. 250-256.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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