Prevention & lipidsGuideline or statement
Indications, protocols, and interpretation of cardiovascular imaging for the evaluation and management of athletes: a clinical consensus statement of the European Association of Preventive Cardiology (EAPC) and the European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging (EACVI) of the ESC: Part 1—Exercise imaging
- Clinical consensus statement
Recommendations
As issued by the authors
Exercise stress echocardiography (ESE) to assess cardiac reserve, unmask concealed cardiomyopathies and stratify risk in T-wave inversion, exercise-induced repolarization abnormalities and extreme ventricular remodelling
Imaging protocols tailored to athletes, incl. dynamic assessment of RV and LV, atria and valvular function during various exercise modalities
Integration of cardiopulmonary exercise testing and exercise cardiac MRI as complementary techniques
Individualized testing strategies considering sport-specific demands, body size, sex, ethnicity and underlying pathology
Exercise imaging to guide sports eligibility and tailor exercise prescription for competitive athletes and patients in recreational sports or exercise programs
Original publication
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