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024			_abmjsem-2023-001813 [pii]
024			_aPMC10982795 [pmc]
040			_aOvid MEDLINE(R)
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245			_aECG findings in professional rugby players using international screening recommendations.
251			_aBMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine. 10(1):e001813, 2024.
252			_aBMJ Open Sport Exerc Med. 10(1):e001813, 2024.
253			_aBMJ open sport & exercise medicine
260			_c2024
260			_p2024
260			_fFY2024
265			_sepublish
265			_tPubMed-not-MEDLINE
520			_aBackground: While World Rugby guidelines do not mandate the inclusion of an electrocardiogram (ECG) for all players, this is required for entry into international rugby competitions. We, therefore, sought to describe sport-specific normative ECG values and evaluate the performance of contemporary athlete ECG guidelines in male and female professional rugby players.
520			_aConclusions: The application of contemporary ECG interpretation criteria resulted in a low positivity rate isolated to male players. These results help inform the logistic feasibility of ECG-inclusive screening, which is already required to enter major tournaments. Copyright © Author(s) (or their employer(s)) 2024. Re-use permitted under CC BY-NC. No commercial re-use. See rights and permissions. Published by BMJ.
520			_aMethods: We retrospectively analysed professional rugby players' ECGs (n=356, male 79%) obtained during preparticipation screening (2010-2022), comparing by sex and playing position (forwards vs backs). ECGs were categorised as normal 'training-related', borderline and abnormal findings, as defined by the 2017 International Recommendations.
520			_aResults: 84% of players had one or more normal, 'training-related' findings, with males having a higher prevalence than females (91% vs 60%, p<0.001). Most ECG findings did not vary by position. No female player had borderline or abnormal ECG findings. Borderline findings were present in 3% (n=12/356) of players. Abnormal findings were present in 2% (n=7/356) of players. Overall, 2.2% of ECGs were 'positive' (n=8/356, including n=1 ECG with two borderline findings).
546			_aEnglish
650			_zAutomated
651			_aMedStar Union Memorial Hospital
656			_aSports & Performance Cardiology Program
657			_aJournal Article
700			_aGrant, Aubrey J _bMUMH
790			_aMcHugh C, Petek B, Grant AJ, Gustus S, van Dyk N, Hind K, Wilson F, Wasfy M
856			_uhttps://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjsem-2023-001813 _zhttps://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjsem-2023-001813
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