Masters Athlete Screening Study (MASS): Insights Into the Psychological Impact of Cardiovascular Preparticipation Screening.

Objective: To determine the psychological impact of a cardiovascular disease (CVD) diagnosis identified during preparticipation screening (PPS) of masters athletes.

Design: Cross-sectional study.

Setting: Masters athletes diagnosed with CVD through the Masters Athletes Screening Study.

Automated External Defibrillator and Emergency Action Plan Preparedness Amongst Canadian University Athletics.

Sudden cardiac death is the leading medical cause of death in athletes. The use of an automated external defibrillator (AED) and an emergency action plan (EAP) are effective strategies for improving outcomes of sudden cardiac arrest. The availability of an AED and the presence of an EAP amongst Canadian universities (U-SPORTS) are unknown.

Perspectives on pre-participation cardiovascular screening in young competitive athletes: U SPORTS.

Objectives: To investigate the pre-participation cardiovascular screening (PPS) protocols currently implemented at U SPORTS (the governing body of university sport in Canada) sanctioned schools as well as the attitudes toward PPS as reported by Canadian University medical and athletic personnel.

Methods: A 15-question survey was sent to the U SPORTS athletic directors in both French and English. The survey focused on the current practices of PPS within the respondents' universities as well as attitudes regarding PPS.

Assessment of cardiovascular risk and preparticipation screening protocols in masters athletes: the Masters Athlete Screening Study (MASS): a cross-sectional study.

Background: Underlying coronary artery disease (CAD) is the primary cause of sudden cardiac death in masters athletes (>35 years). Preparticipation screening may detect cardiovascular disease; however, the optimal screening method is undefined in this population. The Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire for Everyone (PAR-Q+) and the American Heart Association (AHA) Preparticipation Screening Questionnaire are often currently used; however, a more comprehensive risk assessment may be required.