During the lecture, titled “Sudden Cardiac Death in Athletes and the Screening Controversy,” Dr. Batten discussed cardiac arrest in young athletes. According to Dr. Batten, a young athlete dies of sudden cardiac arrest every three days. Current screening techniques for athletes consist of a physical exam and a questionnaire aimed at asking about important family history or symptoms associated with exercise, but the screenings do not include electrocardiograms (EKG) or echocardiograms (echo). Dr. Batten will review the most common causes of sudden cardiac death and why there is controversy over current screening recommendations.
Watch the video below to view the lecture in its entirety.
The next Med School Cafe lecture will feature Dr. Ghazanfar H. Qureshi, assistant professor of internal medicine at the USA College of Medicine and an interventional cardiologist with USA Physicians Group. His lecture, titled “Alternative Approach to Cardiac Catheterizations,” will take place July 29, 2014, at the USA Faculty Club on USA’s main campus. To make reservations, call (251) 460-7770.
Med School Cafe Sudden Cardiac Death In Athletes from USA Health System on Vimeo.
