Resting ECG Characteristics among Professional Female Footballers in Nigeria
Abstract
This study aimed at evaluating the prevalence of abnormal electrocardiographic (ECG) patterns in female footballers to assess the need for screening program for conditions that leads to sudden cardiac death (SCD) among athletes.
Keywords
Electrocardiogramfootballerssudden cardiac deathathlete
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