[Sudden cardiac death prevention in athletes. Electrocardiogram interpretation: the Seattle criteria]. / Prevention de la mort subite chez le sportif. Apport de l'électrocardiogramme: les critères de Seattle.

ABSTRACT

Sudden cardiac death is the leading cause of death in athletes. Pre-competition screening including 12-lead electrocardiogram is recommended by the European Society of Cardiology. This attitude contributes to significantly decrease the risk of sudden cardiac death. We review the electrocardiographic criteria of Seattle that increase the specificity of screening in athletes.