Accuracy of interpretation of preparticipation screening electrocardiograms.

Allison C Hill; Christina Y Miyake; Stafford Grady; Anne M Dubin

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Accuracy of interpretation of preparticipation screening electrocardiograms.

August 31, 2011

Hill AC, Miyake CY, Grady S, et al. J Pediatr. 2011;159(5):783-8.

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Controversy exists regarding whether children should be required to undergo an electrocardiogram before participating in competitive sports. This study found a significant rate of diagnostic error among pediatric cardiologists in the interpretation of abnormal screening electrocardiograms.

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