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.
Should all athletes have more advanced cardiac screenings?
Dr. Sean Convery talks about why advanced heart screening is not appropriate for every athlete.
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.
How frequently should a cardiac screen and advanced cardiac testing be done?
Dr. Sean Convery talks more about heart screenings for high school and college athletes.
Who should be performing the EKG tests?
Dr. Sean Convery talks more about EKG screenings and reading the results for student athletes.
How is commotio cordis treated?
Dr. Jeffrey Rayborn talks about how treatment within 3 minutes can save a life.
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.
Is it safe to lose weight while pregnant?
Dr. McKenna discusses why weight loss during pregnancy is not recommended.
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)?
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?
Premier Orthopedics’ Dr. Sean Convery talks about sudden cardiac events in athletes.
What is commotio cordis?
Dr. Jeffrey Rayborn talks about sudden cardiac death.