Commentary: Sudden cardiac death in the British military: should all service recruits undergo ECG screening?

摘要

The beneficial effects of regular exercise, for the primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD), are well established. However, occasionally, a young and apparently healthy individual may die suddenly during exercise or immediately afterwards due to a silent cardiovascular disorder. Such tragedies have a devastating effect on friends and family of the victim as well as the lay community who perceive a young fit person to represent the epitome of health.