Do pediatric electrophysiologists read pre-participation screening electrocardiograms more accurately than general pediatric cardiologists?

Harbison, Anna L; Hill, Allison C; Motonaga, Kara S; Miyake, Christina Y; Dubin, Anne M · J Pediatr · 2013

case_control · Level III

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Abstract

Pre-participation electrocardiogram (ECG) screening of athletes is controversial. Pediatric electrophysiologists do not interpret screening ECGs more accurately than pediatric cardiologists with average number of correct ECG interpretations of 13.1-12.4 (P = .14). Electrophysiologists ordered fewer follow-up tests and were more likely to give sports recommendations based on published guidelines.

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