Sudden Death in Athletes

Overview

4.6 out of 5 (362 Reviews)

Credits

1.00

Post Assessment Questions

5

Start Date

1 Sep 2023

Last Review Date

1 Sep 2023

Expiration Date

31 Aug 2026

Estimated Time To Finish

60 Minutes


 
Need Help?  If you have a system or content concerns, please contact support@statpearls.com

Activity Description

Sudden death in athletes has been a tragic occurrence in the fields of sports medicine, cardiology, primary care, and pediatrics. By far, the most common cause of unexpected death for a younger athlete on the competitive field is cardiac illness, usually that of congenital etiology. However, the use of anabolic steroids, peptide hormones, and stimulants has led to the emergence of acquired heart disease in younger and middle-aged athletes. In contrast, sudden death in an older athlete is typically due to atherosclerotic coronary artery disease. This activity describes the evaluation, diagnosis, and management of structural and nonstructural causes of sudden cardiac death in athletes and stresses the role of team-based interprofessional care for affected patients.


Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians, physician associates, nurses, pharmacists, and nurse practitioners.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Explain the onset of the cardiac problems that may precede sudden cardiac death.

  • Describe the sports clearance physical exam and what findings might prompt the consideration of a condition putting the individual at risk for sudden cardiac death.

  • Describe the management of the various cardiac etiologies that lead to sudden death in athletes.

  • Examine interprofessional team strategies for improving care coordination and communication to prevent missed opportunities to diagnose and treat patients at risk for sudden cardiac death.

Disclosures

StatPearls, LLC requires everyone who influences the content of an educational activity to disclose relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies that have occurred within the past 24 months. Ineligible companies are organizations whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients. All relevant conflict(s) of interest have been mitigated. Hover over contributor names for financial disclosures. Others involved in planning this educational activity have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Commercial Support: This activity has received NO commercial support.

Continuing Education Accreditation Information

In support of improving patient care, StatPearls, LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

 

Physicians and Physician Associates: StatPearls, LLC designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians and PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

American Board of Internal Medicine: Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 1.00 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery: Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME and Self-Assessment Examination requirements of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery’s (ABOS) Maintenance of Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABOS credit.

American Board of Pathology: Successful completion of this Continuing Certification activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 1.00 Lifelong Learning (CME) credits in the American Board of Pathology’s Continuing Certification Program.

American Board of Pediatrics: Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn up to 1.00 MOC points in the American Board of Pediatrics’ (ABP) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABP MOC credit.

American Board of Surgery: Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME and Self-Assessment requirement(s) of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.

American Board of Thoracic Surgery: Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME and Self-Assessment in Practice requirements of the American Board of Thoracic Surgery’s Maintenance of Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABTS credit.

Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada: Through an agreement between the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, medical practitioners participating in the Royal College MOC Program may record completion of accredited activities registered under the ACCME’s “CME in Support of MOC” program in Section 3 of the Royal College’s MOC Program.

Please consult your professional licensing board for information on the applicability and acceptance of continuing education credit for this activity.

Method of Participation and Credit

  1. Register for the activity.    
  2. Review the target audience, learning objectives, and disclosure information.
  3. Study the educational content of the enduring material.
  4. Choose the best answer to each activity test question. To receive credit and a certificate, you must pass the test questions with a minimum score of 100%.
  5. Complete the post-activity assessment survey.

If you have concerns regarding the CE/CME system, please contact support@statpearls.com.

Disclaimer

This educational activity was planned and produced in accordance with the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Faculty may discuss investigational products or off-label uses of products regulated by the FDA. Readers should verify all information before employing any therapies described in this educational activity.

The information provided for this activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical/clinical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition. The information presented does not necessarily reflect the views of StatPearls or any commercial supporters of educational activities on statpearls.com. StatPearls expressly disclaims responsibility for any adverse consequences resulting directly or indirectly from information in the course, for undetected error, or through a participant's misunderstanding of the content.

Unapproved Uses of Drugs/Devices: In accordance with FDA requirements, the audience is advised that information presented in this continuing education activity may contain references to unlabeled or unapproved uses of drugs or devices. Please refer to the FDA-approved package insert for each drug/device for full prescribing/utilization information.

Cancellation Policy: Please see the cancellation policy. StatPearls, LLC reserves the right to cancel any course due to unforeseen circumstances.

 

 
 

Reviews

Kelly V. on 4/26/2021

Kevin R. on 6/11/2021

Yvanne B. on 11/11/2021

None

Katherine W. on 12/18/2021

Sherryl E. on 3/20/2022

John M. on 10/9/2022

Douglas M. on 12/14/2022

Luis C. on 12/23/2022

Lauren J. on 1/4/2023

Ivy B. on 1/4/2023

bradley W. on 1/4/2023

Luis F. on 1/4/2023

HAILIE B. on 1/4/2023

Tamara M. on 1/4/2023

Rosemary V. on 1/4/2023

Wendy L. on 1/4/2023

Rebecca R. on 1/4/2023

Sherrie D. on 1/4/2023

Michele S. on 1/4/2023

ANJALI A. on 1/5/2023

Melodie H. on 1/5/2023

Good information.

Sharon S. on 1/5/2023

Md Monayem S. on 1/5/2023

Renee H. on 1/5/2023

Dr O. on 1/6/2023

Vonita W. on 1/6/2023

Adrian G. on 1/6/2023

Elizabeth F. on 1/6/2023

none

Loriann G. on 1/6/2023

Julie C. on 1/6/2023

Medha D. on 2/28/2023

Selina L. on 1/6/2023

Cheryl A. on 1/6/2023

Karen C. on 1/6/2023

Cindy H. on 1/6/2023

Jessica H. on 1/7/2023

Jeanne G. on 1/7/2023

I should take some advanced care classes.

Damie W. on 1/7/2023

Carmen G. on 1/8/2023

Konstantinos S. on 1/8/2023

Morgan W. on 1/8/2023

Toni D. on 1/8/2023

Robin P. on 1/8/2023

Barbara H. on 1/8/2023

Elliot L. on 1/8/2023

Rebecca S. on 1/8/2023

Alexandra H. on 1/8/2023

Deborah M. on 1/9/2023

joy M. on 1/9/2023

Thanks

Anas A. on 1/9/2023

Megan B. on 1/9/2023

Twyla B. on 1/9/2023

Theresa O. on 1/10/2023

Isatou S. on 1/10/2023

Kerry P. on 1/10/2023

Kim W. on 1/10/2023

nancy K. on 1/10/2023

Alyson B. on 1/10/2023

jeffrey k. on 1/10/2023

Kristine K. on 1/11/2023

Ashley W. on 1/12/2023

Sylvia S. on 1/12/2023

sarah s. on 1/12/2023

Emily S. on 1/12/2023

Susan H. on 1/12/2023

Breyanna M. on 1/12/2023

Aimee A. on 1/13/2023

christie S. on 1/13/2023

Cynthia S. on 1/13/2023

Hollie S. on 1/13/2023

Lynda M. on 1/13/2023

Kelly I. on 1/13/2023

Michelle M. on 1/13/2023

Cheryl F. on 1/13/2023

Amy H. on 1/13/2023

Dr Priyanka K. on 1/14/2023

Michele S. on 1/14/2023

Sean L. on 1/14/2023

Everard I. on 1/14/2023

Candice B. on 1/14/2023

none

Valarie K. on 1/15/2023

Matthew S. on 1/15/2023

Muhammad K. on 1/28/2023

Edward J. on 1/15/2023

Katie F. on 1/15/2023

Ivonne d. on 1/15/2023

christine w. on 1/16/2023

David R. on 1/16/2023

Larry E. on 1/16/2023

Ashley W. on 1/16/2023

Paul C. on 1/17/2023

William W. on 1/17/2023

Jennifer B. on 1/17/2023

Larry C. on 1/17/2023

Cassandra M. on 1/17/2023

Shady K. on 1/18/2023

Sarah J. on 1/18/2023

chris d. on 1/18/2023

lori d. on 1/18/2023

Good course

Brenda V. on 1/18/2023

Mikayla J. on 1/18/2023

Maria M. on 1/19/2023

Kristen C. on 1/19/2023

Jennifer J. on 1/19/2023

Melissa A. on 1/20/2023

Ashley W. on 1/20/2023

Only thing was that I wasn't able to find anything for EMS. Although I did take away critical information from this training, I think it may have been a little geared to nursing and physician staff.

Jennifer P. on 1/20/2023

Kathryn V. on 1/20/2023

Robert R. on 1/21/2023

Arthur L. on 1/31/2023

Dan D. on 1/21/2023

Hussein C. on 1/21/2023

david s. on 1/22/2023

Marlene S. on 3/1/2023

Nadine U. on 1/22/2023

Jonathan S. on 1/22/2023

Kevin L. on 1/22/2023

Karen M. on 1/23/2023

kanchan k. on 1/23/2023

Samantha C. on 1/23/2023

Thanks

Mayory R. on 1/23/2023

antonia a. on 1/23/2023

Maria A. on 1/23/2023

Oleksii B. on 2/9/2023

Jessica H. on 1/24/2023

Lea O. on 1/24/2023

Request for more cne free topics

Varanisese M. on 1/24/2023

Barry K. on 1/24/2023

Pam W. on 1/25/2023

Victoria R. on 1/25/2023

Alison M. on 1/25/2023

Stephanie C. on 1/25/2023

Ly K. on 1/25/2023

Jennifer S. on 1/25/2023

Marty H. on 1/25/2023

Mustafa Ali D. on 1/26/2023

Priscilla S. on 1/26/2023

Nekelisha P. on 1/26/2023

Laura T. on 1/26/2023

Rachel M. on 1/26/2023

Davy B. on 1/26/2023

tru l. on 1/27/2023

Tina Z. on 1/31/2023

Betty Jo O. on 1/28/2023

Jonathan R. on 1/28/2023

none

Sreedevi C. on 1/28/2023

Rebecca B. on 1/29/2023

Sharon S. on 1/29/2023

Elizabeth H. on 1/29/2023

thank you

Terrence P. on 1/30/2023

brenda e. on 1/30/2023

alysha e. on 1/30/2023

People practice sport to have better QoL, so they deserve good cares and attention to avoid sudden death.

Dung N. on 2/4/2023

Steven G. on 1/31/2023

Kristen C. on 1/31/2023

CornerStone T. on 1/31/2023

Nadia B. on 1/31/2023

richard b. on 1/31/2023

Desiree R. on 1/31/2023

Natalie J. on 2/1/2023

Jill G. on 2/3/2023

Vivien L. on 2/1/2023

cynthia m. on 2/1/2023

Francisco S. on 2/1/2023

Thao P. on 2/1/2023

Ashley S. on 2/2/2023

Kimberly P. on 2/2/2023

Andrea C. on 2/2/2023

mary y. on 2/2/2023

Barbara N. on 2/3/2023

Thank you.

Sheila G. on 2/3/2023

Cindi P. on 2/3/2023

Lawrence B. on 2/3/2023

Miwako O. on 2/3/2023

very biased research on this topic, almost cherry picked to mold thinking.

Monica J. on 2/3/2023

Mary Ann T. on 2/4/2023

Bailey B. on 2/4/2023

Michelle W. on 2/4/2023

marisol z. on 2/5/2023

Stacey A. on 2/5/2023

Adeva W. on 2/6/2023

Bridget C. on 2/6/2023

Patricia R. on 2/6/2023

Ilona H. on 2/6/2023

Shannon B. on 2/6/2023

Beverly D. on 2/6/2023

Shauntay T. on 2/6/2023

Toni N. on 2/6/2023

Jill P. on 2/6/2023

Lisa R. on 2/7/2023

DR RICHARD D. on 2/7/2023

Tiffany M. on 2/7/2023

katina w. on 2/7/2023

Leigh M. on 2/7/2023

CRYSTAL L. on 2/7/2023

Dominika S. on 2/8/2023

Angela H. on 2/8/2023

Robin A. on 2/8/2023

Via kathrina R. on 2/8/2023

Christina B. on 2/8/2023

Excellent Activity

James R. on 2/9/2023

NUNTA C. on 2/9/2023

Lawal H. on 2/9/2023

Nostalgia J. on 2/9/2023

Beth S. on 2/9/2023

BARBARA JOY B. on 2/10/2023

mary v. on 2/10/2023

Laurel M. on 2/10/2023

Brianna C. on 2/11/2023

Nicholas T. on 2/12/2023

Eleanor J. on 2/13/2023

Erin R. on 2/13/2023

Andrea P. on 2/14/2023

Pamela H. on 2/15/2023

Konstantin D. on 2/15/2023

Harlan D. on 2/16/2023

Julie E. on 2/16/2023

Mutaz Maawia Abdalla O. on 2/17/2023

Kha T. on 2/17/2023

None

William J. on 2/18/2023

Herbert D. on 2/18/2023

Thank yoy

Eduardo V. on 2/19/2023

Kristina S. on 2/19/2023

Ashley C. on 2/20/2023

Richard W. on 2/20/2023

Pavana R. on 2/20/2023

MICHAEL O. on 2/20/2023

Dianna O. on 2/20/2023

Excellent discussion of this topic

Daniel F. on 2/22/2023

Jessica P. on 2/22/2023

Midde S. on 2/23/2023

Susan W. on 2/24/2023

Imari C. on 2/24/2023

DANVANILLA b. on 2/24/2023

Hugo Gonzalo M. on 2/25/2023

LILIAN S. on 2/25/2023

Erin H. on 2/25/2023

Susan D. on 2/26/2023

ami B. on 2/26/2023

Frank B. on 2/26/2023

Stephanie F. on 2/26/2023

Stacy H. on 2/26/2023

Eva M. on 2/27/2023

Lesly P. on 2/27/2023

THANKS

Valentine C. on 2/27/2023

Marion C. on 2/28/2023

Deepa M. on 2/28/2023

Ephraim I. on 2/28/2023

Tristan T. on 2/28/2023

Lindsey M. on 3/1/2023

Kyle V. on 3/1/2023

Issa B. on 3/1/2023

Javier B. on 3/2/2023

John Michael S. on 3/2/2023

Molly B. on 3/3/2023

Willow B. on 3/3/2023

Kristina K. on 3/4/2023

Michael K. on 3/4/2023

Dong O. on 3/4/2023

Cilento-Ross M. on 3/5/2023

Deborah S. on 3/5/2023

Mansha S. on 3/5/2023

Jaspreet S. on 3/6/2023

Theresa F. on 3/6/2023

Brandee D. on 3/7/2023

Kenneth H. on 3/7/2023

Mark S. on 3/7/2023

Lee S. on 3/7/2023

renee c. on 3/8/2023

Robert B. on 3/9/2023

Currently retired

Venkateswara K. on 3/9/2023

John C. on 3/9/2023

Arielle S. on 3/9/2023

Jessica B. on 3/11/2023

Shantu P. on 3/11/2023

Rita O. on 3/12/2023

Joanne S. on 3/12/2023

tom d. on 3/12/2023

Michelle G. on 3/12/2023

Mujahid A. on 3/14/2023

WILLIAM M. on 3/13/2023

Roger K. on 3/13/2023

miriam m. on 3/14/2023

Sharon B. on 3/14/2023

lori b. on 3/14/2023

michele c. on 3/16/2023

Jennifer M. on 3/16/2023

margaret w. on 3/16/2023

Joyce S. on 3/17/2023

Jennifer M. on 3/17/2023

Edgar S. on 3/17/2023

caroline r. on 3/17/2023

Xuanjing Z. on 3/17/2023

Valerie G. on 3/24/2023

Dilip B. on 3/19/2023

Jenna H. on 3/21/2023

Jacob S. on 3/19/2023

ANNE M. on 3/19/2023

Danielle J. on 3/19/2023

Amity T. on 3/19/2023

Liliana B. on 3/19/2023

Lisa D. on 3/20/2023

Robin C. on 3/21/2023

John P. on 3/21/2023

Nikia B. on 3/24/2023

Complicated subject!!

Kris D. on 3/21/2023

David A. on 3/22/2023

Deborah P. on 3/29/2023

Michael M. on 3/22/2023

Mary Y. on 3/22/2023

Tambra H. on 3/23/2023

jonathan b. on 3/23/2023

Daniel L. on 3/24/2023

Nidal B. on 3/24/2023

Marwan H. on 3/24/2023

Yasmin J. on 3/24/2023

Chasidy B. on 3/24/2023

MYINT MYINT K. on 3/25/2023

Ernest S. on 3/26/2023

Jodi J. on 3/26/2023

Cijo M. on 3/26/2023

Nereida V. on 3/27/2023

Betsy B. on 3/27/2023

Amanda H. on 3/27/2023

Cara D. on 3/27/2023

Charice J. on 3/28/2023

Elizabeth H. on 3/28/2023

Emma M. on 3/28/2023

Natasha Haq N. on 3/28/2023

Michael H. on 3/28/2023

Oscar B. on 3/28/2023

Karen E. on 3/29/2023

Michelle M. on 3/30/2023

none, great

Sandra R. on 3/30/2023

Amanda T. on 3/30/2023

Saphia D. on 3/30/2023

Derek G. on 3/30/2023

Douglas M. on 3/30/2023

Chaniqua R. on 3/31/2023

Jordan R. on 3/31/2023

gavin f. on 3/31/2023

Amanda P. on 3/31/2023

Siera G. on 3/31/2023

Sonja V. on 3/31/2023

Doran D. on 3/31/2023

Savera D. on 3/31/2023

Danielle E. on 4/2/2023

Lori L. on 4/6/2023

Erica K. on 6/27/2023

Tom K. on 7/12/2023

marc w. on 9/18/2023

Ravi J. on 12/20/2023

Niraj M. on 12/27/2023

Elena V. on 12/29/2023

David C. on 12/30/2023

James L. on 1/15/2024

JENNIFER H. on 1/30/2024

on 4/11/2024

Durathun F. on 7/4/2024

Erich W. on 7/7/2024

Shepard W. on 8/17/2024

ishvar p. on 10/2/2024

Unlimited Physician CME

Stay up to date on the latest medical knowledge with 6652 CME activities. In these online self-assessment activities, read our reference articles and test your knowledge with more than 7898.5 hours of CME.

Learn About Lifetime CME

Single Activity

Take this single activity

$49 1 activity

6 Month Unlimited Physician CME

Access to all the Unlimited Physician CME activities in all specialties.

$329 per half year per user

1 Year Unlimited Physician CME

Access to all the Unlimited Physician CME activities in all specialties.

$499 per 1 year per user