Football Cardiology:
From Screening to RTP
Sports cardiology has developed rapidly over the last years with new screening policies, diagnostic pathways and eligibility recommendations for competitive athletes. During this Football Cardiology educational talk, we set the stage for sports cardiology diagnostic solutions, case studies and discussions, presented by international experts in the field of football cardiology.
Speaker
Dr. Harald T. Jørstad
Sports Cardiologist
Head of Cardiac Care Unit & Cardiac Emergency, Amsterdam UMC, Netherlands
Dr. Eddie Craghill
Women’s Team Support Doctor
Manchester United Football Club, UK
Prof. Marta Sitges
Director of Cardiovascular Institute
Hospital Clinic, University of Barcelona, Spain
Prof. Guido Pieles
Consultant Adult and Paediatric Sports and Congenital Cardiologist
Head of Sports Cardiology and Screening, Aspetar Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Hospital Doha, QatarCourse Information
By the end of this lecture, delegates will:
- Learn how to organise successful cardiac screening in an elite women’s football setting
- Understand common pitfalls which may compromise care and detract from the athlete’s experience
- Get practical insights in the decision making process if an athlete is “Ready to Play” (RTP)
- Learn individualised decision making in athletes
This educational talk was created in November 2022. All information contained in this session was correct at the time of distribution.
Disclaimer: Appearing on the Canon Medical Academy does not represent a commercial partnership or interest from the speaker. The views herein do not represent the views of Canon Medical Systems Ltd.
