What is the concern about interpreting results from EKGs performed on high school athletes?

What is the concern about interpreting results from EKGs performed on high school athletes?

Dr. Sean Convery talks about who should read EKG results for student athletes.

Can you identify cardiac issues through auscultation, blood pressure and pulse rate?

Can you identify cardiac issues through auscultation, blood pressure and pulse rate?

Dr. Jeffrey James talks about how a physical exam and medical history work together to uncover potential heart issues.

What types of cardiac issues would be picked up with more advanced testing (EKG)?

What types of cardiac issues would be picked up with more advanced testing (EKG)?

Dr. Jeffrey James talks how EKGs can uncover potential heart issues in student athletes.

How does an athlete with a cardiac abnormality not have any symptoms?

How does an athlete with a cardiac abnormality not have any symptoms?

Premier Orthopedics’ Dr. Sean Convery talks about sudden cardiac events in athletes.

Is it safe to conceive after bariatric surgery?

Is it safe to conceive after bariatric surgery?

Dr. McKenna discusses how bariatric surgery can lead to a healthy pregnancy and baby.

What is commotio cordis?

What is commotio cordis?

Dr. Jeffrey Rayborn talks about sudden cardiac death.

What is obesity?

What is obesity?

Dr. David McKenna talks more about obesity and pregnancy.

Do athletes ever mask a condition or not tell their doctor about an issue?

Do athletes ever mask a condition or not tell their doctor about an issue?

Dr. Jeffrey James talks about why basic cardiac screens and personal medical history may not be enough to spot underlying heart conditions.

Is commotio cordis preventable?

Is commotio cordis preventable?

Dr. Jeffrey Rayborn talks about some ways to protect against commotio cordis.

Do all obese moms develop gestational diabetes?

Do all obese moms develop gestational diabetes?

Dr. McKenna discusses gestational diabetes in pregnant moms who are obese.

Should all athletes have more advanced cardiac screenings prior to participating in athletics?

Should all athletes have more advanced cardiac screenings prior to participating in athletics?

Dr. Jeffrey James talks about why advanced heart screening is not appropriate for every athlete.

Does commotio cordis cause permanent damage to the heart?

Does commotio cordis cause permanent damage to the heart?

Dr. Jeffrey Rayborn discusses how commotio cordis affects the hearts of high school and college athletes.