Gordon O. Matheson
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Preparticipation evaluation: an evidence-based review.
Clin J Sport Med. 2004; (3): 109-22
To review available evidence establishing the validity of the preparticipation evaluation (PPE) as a method for screening health risk prior to participation in exercise and sport. Specific emphasis was placed on reviewing original research evaluating methods to screen participants for risk of sudden cardiovascular death. Literature on the current state of the PPE as a screening tool for athletic participation was examined.
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