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Considering the impact of preparticipation screening guidelines on health equity for collegiate athletes

  • By

  • Trenton Honda

  • Brian Downey

  • Deanna Kerkhof

  • Hung M Le

  • Michael McNaughton

  • Gianmichel Corrado

  • April 9, 2024

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    Sudden cardiac death (SCD) is the leading cause of death among college-age individuals, affecting both athletes and non-athletes.

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    Preparticipation screening can improve detection of cardiac abnormalities but may exacerbate health disparities by excluding non-athletes.

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    The American Medical Society for Sports Medicine has updated guidelines for preparticipation screening, but no specific method has been endorsed due to lack of outcomes-based research.

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    Structural racism and social determinants of health contribute to healthcare inequities, particularly affecting access to cardiac screening for Black Americans.

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    Collegiate sports medicine budgets vary significantly, impacting the quality of medical care and screening availability for athletes across different institutions.

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Considering the impact of preparticipation screening guidelines on health equity for collegiate athletes

  • by Trenton Honda, Brian Downey, Deanna Kerkhof, Hung M Le, Michael McNaughton, Gianmichel Corrado

  • April 9, 2024

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