On 3 September, 2024, 294 delegates attended an intense, informative and interactive event in Central London, sharing the very latest in sports cardiology research as part of the EAPC Sports Cardiology Course. Held in collaboration with the American College of Cardiology Foundation, the course was hosted by Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) and the Cleveland Clinic London.
“Sports cardiology – alongside our mission of achieving a greater understanding of the causes and risk factors of young sudden cardiac death in the general population – is at the core of CRY’s research portfolio. It’s vital that those involved in furthering developments in the ways athletes are screened, monitored and [when necessary] treated can come together to share knowledge and international guidelines. CRY was delighted to host this pioneering event, and we look forward to working with the EAPC again in the future.” Dr. Steven Cox, CRY CEO
The agenda comprised three key ‘umbrella’ sessions, with 14 expert-led presentations delivered during the day:
- Interpreting the athlete’s ECG
- Interpreting the athlete’s imaging
- Keeping our athletes safe
Delegates were also invited to take part in a short quiz and panel discussion at the end of each session, with the latter part of the programme dedicated to the delivery of four sports cardiology cases, again involving audience participation and multiple-choice questions (MCQs):
- Veteran athlete with AF and CAD
- Cardiomyopathy
- Arrythmia
- Valvular disease / Aortopathy
As is tradition at the CRY International Research Conference, the event was rounded off with the ‘Ultimate Sports Cardiology Quiz'.
The feedback from delegates and speakers alike has been unanimously positive, with one delegate sharing that the course provided:
“...such useful advice for general cardiologists like me, as we do, at times, see very fit individuals and athletes with concerns – so its’s really helpful to know when and when not to be worried.”
Stay tuned for the 2025 EAPC Sports Cardiology Course in Madrid: with dates to be confirmed soon!
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