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Elsevier Sports Cardiology An Issue of Cardiology Clinics 1st Edition by Martinez, Matthew W.
In this issue of Cardiology Clinics, guest editor Dr. Matthew W. Martinez brings his considerable expertise to Sports Cardiology. Top experts in the field cover key topics such as preparticipation sports clearance from a pediatric cardiology perspective; evaluation and treatment of an athlete runner with hypertension; ectopy and the athlete: observation, medication, or intervention; exercise and the HCM guidelines; ECG criteria for athletes; and more.Contains 13 relevant, practice-oriented topics including genetic cardiomyopathies: avoid these common pitfalls; devices and athletics: how to decide who can play; the tactical athlete: definitions, assessment, and management of symptoms; the athlete and vascular conditions: don't miss these important conditions; myocarditis and exercise: when and how to return to sports; and more. Provides in-depth clinical reviews on sports cardiology, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews. Preparticipation Cardiac Evaluation from the Pediatric PerspectiveHypertension in Athletes: Clinical Implications and Management StrategiesThe Acute Impact of Endurance Exercise on Right Ventricular Structure and Function: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysisThe International Criteria for Electrocardiogram Interpretation in Athletes: Common Pitfalls and Future DirectionsAnomalous Coronary Arteries: A State-of-the-Art ApproachCardiopulmonary Exercise Testing Interpretation in Athletes: What the Cardiologist Should KnowDevices and Athletics: Decision-Making Around Return to PlayThe Tactical Athlete: Definitions, Cardiovascular Assessment, and Management, and "Fit for Duty" StandardsExercise After Acute Myocarditis: When and How to Return to Sports