The case
Description
- A 28-year-old male footballer of African descent was referred to the Sports cardiology outpatient clinic for further evaluation following concerns over his 12-lead ECG that was performed as part of a screening session.
- He had played professional football for 11 years
- Exercising 14 hours per week.
- Asymptomatic with no significant family history of cardiac disease or sudden death.
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