David E. Price

TL;DR: It is the individual physician's assessment in the context of an emerging evidence base that the chosen model for early detection of cardiac disorders in the specific population provides greater benefit than harm.

TL;DR: ECG adds value to PPS through increased detection of arrhythmogenic and structural cardiovascular conditions associated with sudden cardiac death through use of modern ECG interpretation standards allows a low false-positive rate.

TL;DR: This proposed model of psychological impact should be used to develop improved support mechanisms, awareness, and education to assist athletes diagnosed with serious or potentially lethal cardiac disease.

TL;DR: The absence of definitive outcomes-based evidence at this time precludes AMSSM from endorsing any single or universal CV screening strategy for all athletes including legislative mandates, and this statement presents a new paradigm to assist the individual physician in assessing the most appropriateCV screening strategy unique to their athlete population, community needs, and resources.

TL;DR: Athletes diagnosed with potentially lethal cardiac disorders are at risk for significant psychological distress and should be offered consistent emotional support to mitigate psychological morbidity.