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Learn more about Athletic Heart’s mission, methodology, and approach to sports cardiology. Learn more about the organization, the experts behind it, and the systems designed to support athlete heart health through comprehensive screening and care.
About Athletic Heart
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A closer look at the performance testing and physiological evaluation used with elite athletes. Explore VO2 max testing, stress testing, and cardiovascular performance assessment in high-performance sports environments.
Performance & Testing
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We partner with leagues, teams, and organizations to deliver comprehensive cardiovascular screening programs for athletes at every level. Explore real-world implementation in combines, team settings, and long-term player health initiatives.
Athletic Heart in Action
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Cardiac Evaluation of Pediatric Athletes
The first European paediatric athlete screening consensus recommends cardiac evaluations beginning no later than age 12, including medical history, physical examination, and ECG screening. The statement introduces pediatric-specific ECG interpretation standards and emphasizes early detection, expert evaluation, and emergency preparedness to reduce sudden cardiac death risk in young athletes.
Medical Malpractice Claims for Sports Cardiology Cases Among Young Athletes
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A new JACC Advances study found that medical malpractice claims involving young athletes and cardiac events are rare, but often tied to delayed emergency response or missed diagnoses. The findings reinforce the importance of CPR/AED preparedness, rapid action plans, and accurate cardiovascular screening in sport.
SOCIALS
“We have worked together with Athletic Heart for a number of years performing cardiovascular screenings as an important part of our pre-participation physical examination with every student-athlete. The quality of the screenings are excellent and their staff are highly professional and work very well in conjunction with our medical staff.”
— Ron Courson
UGA
Senior Associate Athletic Director – Sports Medicine