How does an athlete with a cardiac abnormality not have any symptoms?

Premier Orthopedics’ Dr. Sean Convery talks about sudden cardiac events in athletes.

Should all athletes have more advanced cardiac screenings prior to participating in athletics?

Dr. Jeffrey James talks about why advanced heart screening is not appropriate for every athlete.

Does commotio cordis cause permanent damage to the heart?

Dr. Jeffrey Rayborn discusses how commotio cordis affects the hearts of high school and college athletes.

Should all athletes have more advanced cardiac screenings?

Dr. Sean Convery talks about why advanced heart screening is not appropriate for every athlete.

If an athlete does get a positive EKG, what are the next steps?

Dr. Jeffrey James talks about further heart testing for student athletes with a positive EKG.

How frequently should a cardiac screen and advanced cardiac testing be done?

Dr. Sean Convery talks more about heart screenings for high school and college athletes.

Who should be performing the EKG tests?

Dr. Sean Convery talks more about EKG screenings and reading the results for student athletes.

Is it safe to lose weight while pregnant?

Dr. McKenna discusses why weight loss during pregnancy is not recommended.

How is commotio cordis treated?

Dr. Jeffrey Rayborn talks about how treatment within 3 minutes can save a life.

What types of cardiac issues can be identified with the current cardiac screening model?

Dr. Jeffrey James talks more about heart conditions in student athletes that screenings can uncover.

Is there a special diet that an obese mother should follow?

Dr. McKenna discusses nutrition during pregnancy for women who are obese.

Can being obese cause complications for a woman during pregnancy?

Dr. McKenna discusses the pregnancy complications associated with obesity.