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- Renato Vitiello, MD
- Unità Operativa Complessa di Pediatria e Neonatologia
Ospedal Civile Torre Annunziata
Torre Annunziata, Italy
Editor’s note: This commentary by Dr Vitiello addresses cardiovascular preparticipation sports screening by describing the extensive Italian protocol aimed at preventing cardiovascular deaths in athletes. Presented data indicate the value of the protocol, and extending the practice across Europe has been proposed. Readers not only will find this information to be educational but also will appreciate the value of viewpoints and experiences from other countries. We hope to present more of these contributions from outside of North America in the near future.—LFN
In 1982, the Italian Ministry of Health mandated required screening for everyone who participates in competitive sports. (1) The law states that every 1 to 2 years, all competitive athletes must be certified for participation. The definition of …
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