The debate about ECG screening of athletes to prevent sudden cardiac death continues.

In March, 2011, two young athletes died. One, a 17 year old rugby player, had prior heart problems. He died during a rugby match in Colorado.

A 16 year old Michigan basketball player had no known cardiac problems, but dropped dead during a game on March 3, 2011.
http://www.mlive.com/opinion/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2011/03/editorial_what_lessons_to_be_l.html)

In the March issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, a group of Israeli cardiologists examine whether ECG screening has lowered the rate of sudden cardiac death in Israel. Alfred Bove summarizes the issues in an accompanying editorial. [3/24/11]

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