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7090765 
Journal Article 
Review 
Using the 12-Lead Electrocardiogram in the Care of Athletic Patients 
Cotter, PR; Condon, , JR; , 
2016 
0 
Cardiology Clinics
ISSN: 0733-8651
EISSN: 1558-2264 
W B SAUNDERS CO-ELSEVIER INC 
PHILADELPHIA 
34 
4 
543-+ 
English 
27692223 
WOS:000386547300005 
This article summarizes the role of the 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) for the clinical care of athletes, with particular reference to the influence of age, gender, ethnicity, and type of sport on the appearance of the ECG, and its role in differentiating physiologic exercise-related changes from pathologic conditions implicated in sudden cardiac death (SCD). The article also explores the potential role of the ECG in detecting athletes at risk of SCD. In addition, the article reviews the evolution of ECG interpretation criteria and emphasizes the limitations of the ECG as well as the potential for future research.