Study shows tests could identify at-risk youth athletes

Monday, March 1, 2010 - 20:14 in Health & Medicine

Researchers find that electrocardiograms may be a cost-effective way to reduce sudden cardiac deaths in high school and college athletes. Screening young athletes for heart abnormalities with an electrocardiogram test may be a cost-effective way to identify at-risk youth and save lives, according to a new study.

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