EKG changes normal & abnormal for athletes

 

Athletic Participation for Children with Systemic Hypertension - 2010 AAP Policy Statement

Basis of classification:

These are based on peak static and dynamic components achieved during competition. Higher values may be reached during training.

Dynamic component - estimated % of Max O2 and cardiac output.

Static component - estimated Maximal voluntary contraction (MVC) reached/results in high BP.

*Danger of bodily collision

† Increased risk if syncope occurs

Participation not recommended by AAP

+ AAP classifies cricket in I-B

 

HCM vs. Athelete's Heart

From an editorial by B. Maron. Heart 2005;91:1380-82
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