International Perspectives in Sports Cardiology

Greenville, SC US
May 1, 2018

Sudden cardiac death (SCD) in young athletes is the leading cause of death during exercise. This activity was created to address the concern of how a primary care provider can implement the optimal way to screen athletes for potential diseases that may cause sudden cardiac death, through the use of athlete-specific ECG interpretation criteria.

Target Audience

  • Family Medicine providers
  • Sports Medicine providers

Learning Objectives

  • Detail the controversy regarding ECG screening in athletes
  • Discuss international perspectives on how to prevent sudden cardiac death in young athletes
  • Understand and implement athlete-specific criteria for ECG interpretation
  • Reflect on personal strengths and weaknesses in screening athletes

Additional Information

Competencies this activity addresses: 
Medical knowledge
Patient care and procedural skills
Provide patient-centered care
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
    The University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

    The University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 1.50 Attendance
Registration opens: 
04/01/2018
Claim credit by: 
12/30/2018
Event starts: 
05/01/2018 - 8:00am EDT
Event ends: 
05/01/2018 - 12:00pm EDT
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University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville
607 Grove Road
Greenville, SC 29605
United States
+1 (864) 455-7992
USC School of Medicine Greenville building

Accreditation Information

Physicians (MDs and DOs) will receive AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ 

All other attendees will receive attendence credit.

Available Credit

  • 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
    The University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

    The University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 1.50 Attendance
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