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. 2014 Dec 19;11:2–13.

Table 4.

Comparison of history and physical examination Vs ECG in screening young athletes

Positive results requiring further test Sensitivity to Detect Lethal CVD
Study H&P ECG Total No. of cases H&P ECG
Wilson et al [42] 2.5% 1.5% 4% 9 0 100%
Bessem et al [37] 8% 8% 13% 3% 33% 67%
Hevia et al [35] 1.2% 6.1% 7.4% 2 0 100%
Baggish et al [34] 6% 16% 20% 3 33% 67%
Total 4.4% 7.9% 11.1% 17 12% 88%

H&P: History & Physical Examination