Correction: Role of Electrocardiogram for the Detection of Cardiac Diseases in a Healthy Primary School Population: Data from the “Cuore e Scuola” Study - Report - MDSpire

Correction: Role of Electrocardiogram for the Detection of Cardiac Diseases in a Healthy Primary School Population: Data from the “Cuore e Scuola” Study

  • By

  • Andrea Pozzi

  • Andrea Marini

  • Giovanni Ferrari

  • Livia Beretta

  • Santino Zerboni

  • Paolo Bonfanti

  • Federica Dagradi

  • Giovanni Corrado

  • May 22, 2026

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Clinical Report: Importance of Electrocardiography in Identifying Cardiac Conditions

Overview

This report highlights the correction of the author's name in the article regarding the role of electrocardiography in identifying cardiac conditions among healthy primary school children.

Background

Electrocardiography (ECG) is a crucial tool in the early detection of cardiac abnormalities, particularly in children.

Data Highlights

No numerical data or trial results are presented in the source material.

Key Findings

  • The author's name was corrected from 'Federica Degradi' to 'Federica Dagradi'.
  • ECG is emphasized as an important diagnostic tool for identifying cardiac conditions in children.
  • Screening practices for pediatric athletes should include ECG as part of a comprehensive assessment.
  • Guidelines suggest that ECG screening should commence no later than age 12 for young athletes.
  • False-positive rates for ECG readings can vary.

Clinical Implications

Healthcare professionals should ensure accurate author attribution in published research to maintain credibility. Additionally, incorporating ECG into routine pediatric screenings can enhance early detection of cardiac issues.

Conclusion

Accurate identification of authorship and the role of ECG in pediatric cardiac screening are essential for advancing clinical practices and ensuring patient safety.

Related Resources & Content

  1. Federica Dagradi, Pediatric Cardiology, 2026 -- Importance of Electrocardiography in Identifying Cardiac Conditions Among Healthy Primary School Children
  2. Pediatric Cardiology, 2025 -- Pediatric Cardiologists' Perspectives on Screening for Sudden Cardiac Death Risk Factors
  3. Pediatric Cardiology, 2025 -- Electrocardiographic Alterations in Young Athletes Associated with Gender, Age, and Type of Sport
  4. Frontiers in Pediatrics, 2026 -- Diagnostic performance of wearable acoustic–electrocardiographic indices for screening secundum atrial septem defect in children
  5. Pediatric Cardiology — Correction: Insights from Pediatric Cardiologists on Screening Practices for Sudden Cardiac Death Risk Factors
  6. European Heart Journal Clinical Consensus on Pediatric Cardiac Screening
  7. American Heart Association Policy on Athlete Screening
  8. Clinical Considerations for Competitive Sports Participation for Athletes With Cardiovascular Abnormalities: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology - PMC
  9. The 2024 think tank on prevention of sudden cardiac death in the young: Pathway to survival. A report from the Cardiac Safety Research Consortium - ScienceDirect

Original Source(s)

Correction: Role of Electrocardiogram for the Detection of Cardiac Diseases in a Healthy Primary School Population: Data from the “Cuore e Scuola” Study

  • by Andrea Pozzi, Andrea Marini, Giovanni Ferrari, Livia Beretta, Santino Zerboni, Paolo Bonfanti, Federica Dagradi, Giovanni Corrado

  • May 22, 2026

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