Do athletes ever mask a condition or not tell their doctor about an issue?
Dr. Jeffrey James talks about why basic cardiac screens and personal medical history may not be enough to spot underlying heart conditions.
Do all obese moms develop gestational diabetes?
Dr. McKenna discusses gestational diabetes in pregnant moms who are obese.
Is commotio cordis preventable?
Dr. Jeffrey Rayborn talks about some ways to protect against commotio cordis.
Should all athletes have more advanced cardiac screenings prior to participating in athletics?
Dr. Jeffrey James talks about why advanced heart screening is not appropriate for every athlete.
Should all athletes have more advanced cardiac screenings?
Dr. Sean Convery talks about why advanced heart screening is not appropriate for every athlete.
If an athlete does get a positive EKG, what are the next steps?
Dr. Jeffrey James talks about further heart testing for student athletes with a positive EKG.
How is commotio cordis treated?
Dr. Jeffrey Rayborn talks about how treatment within 3 minutes can save a life.
How frequently should a cardiac screen and advanced cardiac testing be done?
Dr. Sean Convery talks more about heart screenings for high school and college athletes.
Who should be performing the EKG tests?
Dr. Sean Convery talks more about EKG screenings and reading the results for student athletes.
Does commotio cordis cause permanent damage to the heart?
Dr. Jeffrey Rayborn discusses how commotio cordis affects the hearts of high school and college athletes.
What started the debate about the need for EKGs?
Dr. Sean Convery talks about the debate surrounding EKG testing for student athletes.
Should cardiac screenings be performed as part of the pre-participation physical in athletics?
Dr. Jeffrey James talks more about heart screenings for high school and college athletes.