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
The statement advocates for individualized testing strategies that consider sport-specific demands, demographic factors such as body size, sex, ethnicity, and the underlying pathology.
It also underscores the importance of exercise imaging in guiding sports eligibility and in tailoring exercise prescription for competitive athletes, as well as for patients willing to participate in recreational sports or exercise programs.
Original publication
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. Eur Heart J Cardiovasc Imaging. Published 23 June 2026. doi:10.1093/ehjci/jeag130
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