EAPC Sports Cardiology Course

Overview: 

This event will provide:

• A faculty of renowned international experts
• Case-based scenarios informing your clinical practice
• Interactive debates and case presentations with audience participation through MCQs and Q&As

What you will learn  

Sports cardiology has evolved from focusing on sudden cardiac arrest/death prevention strategies to promoting physical activity prescription as a form of prevention of cardiovascular diseases. The 11th edition of the EAPC Sports Cardiology course will provide participants with the opportunity to learn the latest evidence and best practices, to enhance the cardiac care of athletes of any level, from novice amateur individuals to elite competitive athletes.

Learning objectives

At the end of the course, participants will be better prepared to:

• Identify the incidence and aetiologies of sudden cardiac death in athletes.
• Assess the value of genetic testing in sports cardiology
• Review updates on the interpretation of the athlete’s ECG
• Explore the importance of emergency response planning, including new initiatives
• Select appropriate investigations for differentiating between physiology and heart disease in athletes
• Manage athlete patients with various complex cardiovascular conditions according to their individual risk assessment
• Provide an adequate physical activity prescription and sports advice for athletes with heart disease, allowing them to maintain or improve their cardiovascular fitness, enhance overall well-being and minimize their cardiovascular risk.
• Implement shared decision-making for difficult situations with athlete patients and complex cardiovascular diseases.

Who should attend?  

The course is aimed at cardiologists, sports medicine physicians, trainees, and other healthcare professionals with an interest in Sports Cardiology.