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347: Expert Edition: Dr Jessica Orchard (Sports Cardiology & Cardiac Screening Researcher, Assoc. Editor @BJSM_BMJ ): Cardiac Health for the Endurance Athlete

The Physical Performance Show

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Are You Looking for a Sports Cardiologist or General Practitioner?

The average recreational athlete may not need screening at all. If you're over the age of 35 and looking to have your risk factors checked, the best place to start is at your GP - they'll refer you on possibly to a cardiologist if you've got any further concerns. But if you do get to a point where you've got something that looks a bit tricky or you're lucky enough to have access on knowledge of a sports cardiologist, they are a very, very useful resource if you need it. The history and physical examination side of it is done by a sports physician, depends on the sport,. And then your ECG needs to be interpreted by someone with expertise in athlete EC

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