This retrospective study aims to evaluate the prevalence of cardiac abnormalities detected by transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) in amateur football referees as part of a systematic cardiovascular screening program.
cardiovasculaire screening of athletes and sports officials is essential for preventing sudden cardiac death during physical activity. In 2019, the French Football Federation (FFF) introduced mandatory transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) for amateur referees over 18 years old, to improve early detection of cardiovascular abnormalities. This retrospective observational study investigates the diagnostic value of systematic TTE in detecting structural or functional cardiac anomalies among adult amateur referees affiliated with the Normandy Football League. The primary objective is to estimate the prevalence of cardiac abnormalities diagnosed by TTE in this population. The secondary objectives include identifying the prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors (CVRFs), and describing the abnormalities found during the medical evaluation
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
250
analyse echocardiographic reports on cardiac abnomalies
CHU de CAEN
Caen, Normandy, France
Prevalence of structural or functional abnormalities detected by TTE
The primary outcome is the proportion of participants presenting with significant structural or functional cardiac abnormalities detected by resting transthoracic echocardiography performed as part of the mandatory cardiovascular screening for amateur football referees.
Time frame: At the baseline
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