ECG Screening in Athletes

ECG Screening in Athletes Guest: Konstantinos Siontis, M.D. Host: Anthony H. Kashou, M.D. (@anthonykashoumd) Joining us today to discuss ECG Screening in Athletes is Konstantinos Siontis, M.D., senior associate consultant and board-certified practicing cardiac electrophysiologist at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Specific topics discussed: Why is ECG screening in athletes potentially important? What is the current status? What are the challenges? Why does it remain controversial in the US? Are there any opportunities for improvement of the yield of the screening approach? Connect with Mayo Clinic's Cardiovascular Continuing Medical Education online at https://cveducation.mayo.edu or on Twitter @MayoClinicCV and @MayoCVservices. Facebook: MayoCVservices LinkedIn: Mayo Clinic Cardiovascular Services NEW Cardiovascular Education App:The Mayo Clinic Cardiovascular CME App is an innovative educational platform that features cardiology-focused continuing medical education wherever and whenever you need it. Use this app to access other free content and browse upcoming courses. Download it for free in Apple or Google stores today! No CME credit offered for this episode. Podcast episode transcript found here.