Do athletes ever mask a condition or not tell their doctor about an issue?

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?

Do all obese moms develop gestational diabetes?

Dr. McKenna discusses gestational diabetes in pregnant moms who are obese.

What is the best way to avoid complications from being obese while pregnant?

What is the best way to avoid complications from being obese while pregnant?

Dr. David McKenna talks more about obesity and pregnancy.

Should cardiac screenings be performed as part of the pre-participation physical in athletics?

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.

What started the debate about the need for EKGs?

What started the debate about the need for EKGs?

Dr. Sean Convery talks about the debate surrounding EKG testing for student athletes.

Can being obese affect a woman's ability to get pregnant?

Can being obese affect a woman's ability to get pregnant?

Dr. McKenna discusses obesity and fertility.

Are there any signs or symptoms of suspected commotio cordis?

Are there any signs or symptoms of suspected commotio cordis?

Dr. Jeffrey Rayborn talks about the signs of commotio cordis.

Do obese moms have to have a C-section due to their weight?

Do obese moms have to have a C-section due to their weight?

Dr. McKenna discusses c-sections for pregnant moms who are obese.

What is the progression of care for an athlete who experiences commotio cordis?

What is the progression of care for an athlete who experiences commotio cordis?

Dr. Jeffrey Rayborn talks about how follow-up care will check for any underlying heart conditions.

Who is the most appropriate person to read EKG results for athletes?

Who is the most appropriate person to read EKG results for athletes?

Dr. Jeffrey James talks about who should read EKG results for student athletes.

What types of cardiac issues can be identified with the current cardiac screening model?

What types of cardiac issues can be identified with the current cardiac screening model?

Dr. Jeffrey James talks more about heart conditions in student athletes that screenings can uncover.

Can being obese cause complications for a woman during pregnancy?

Can being obese cause complications for a woman during pregnancy?

Dr. McKenna discusses the pregnancy complications associated with obesity.