Youth and adult participation in sports continues to increase, and athletes may be
diagnosed with potentially arrhythmogenic cardiac conditions. This international …

Physical activity is recommended for the prevention of primary and secondary
cardiovascular (CV) disease as it is linked to a number of health benefits, especially CV …

The anomalous origin of a coronary artery (AOCA) is a challenging topic, due to its rarity, the
complexity of the pathophysiological aspects, the clinical presentation (often silent), the …

In recent years, the role of pre-participation evaluation (PPE) in the prevention of sudden
cardiac death in competitive athletes has become evident. Most physicians routinely …

Transthoracic echocardiography is an essential and widely available diagnostic tool for
assessing individuals reporting cardiovascular symptoms, monitoring those with established …

Background To investigate the clinical manifestations, prognosis, and possibly related
genes of anomalous right coronary artery originating from the aorta (ARCA-L) in children …

Background and Objective In the literature have been widely discussed different
classification criteria for coronary artery anomalies (CAAs), some authors have tried to …

Background: Congenital coronary artery anomalies (CAAs) are a significant cause of
sudden cardiac death and a key factor in determining athletes' eligibility for competitive …

Background: Echocardiographic screening of anomalous coronary artery origin is of
increasing interest for children participating in sport activities. However, criteria to define …

Background and objective There is limited literature comparing TTE and CCTA in children
with suspected AAOCA. To determine the distribution of various coronary anomalies …