Usefulness and Cost Effectiveness of Cardiovascular Screening of Young Adolescents

2005109 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Yuji Tanaka · National Hospital Organization

Masao Yoshinaga · Kagoshima Medical Center

Ryuichiro Anan · Kagoshima University

Yasuhiro Tanaka · Kagoshima University

Yuichi Nomura · Kagoshima University

Shozo Oku · Kagoshima City Hospital

Seiji Nishi ·

Abstract

Population-based screening for heart disease in this age range is limited by various factors. To analyze the mechanisms of sudden death in adolescents, we, therefore, are in need of a nationwide registry that includes autopsies for all deadly events.

Topics & Keywords

Cardiovascular Effects of Exercise Cardiac pacing and defibrillation studies Cardiac Imaging and Diagnostics

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise

Volume 38, Issue 1, pp. 2-6

DOI: 10.1249/01.mss.0000183187.88000.53

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