Arrhythmias & electrophysiologyGuideline 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 European Society of Cardiology (ESC). Part 2—Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance, Cardiac CT and Nuclear Imaging
- Clinical Consensus Statement
Recommendations
As issued by the authors
Standardized protocols tailored to age, training, and clinical indication are essential to ensure reliability and avoid misinterpreting physiological adaptation as disease.
The consensus emphasizes responsible reporting, considering performance and legal implications of diagnoses, and recommends second-line imaging when justified.
Functional imaging, for ischaemia or inflammation, is central in guiding return-to-play decisions.
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 European Society of Cardiology (ESC). Part 2—Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance, Cardiac CT and Nuclear Imaging. Eur Heart J Cardiovasc Imaging. Published 23 June 2026. doi:10.1093/ehjci/jeag060
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