Publication Name	World Journal of Cardiology
Manuscript ID	115942
Country	United States

Category	Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Manuscript Type	Systematic Reviews
Article Title	Electrocardiogram screening in adolescent athletes - evaluating clinical protocols, outcomes, and cost-effectiveness a systemic literature review
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Taner Bayram Celebi, Scott M Landman, Joseph P Hayes and Amgad N Makaryus
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Corresponding Author	Amgad N Makaryus, MD, Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Northwell Cardiovascular Institute, 500 Hofstra Blvd, Hempstead, NY 11549, United States. amakaryu@northwell.edu
Key Words	Sudden cardiac death; Electrocardiogram; Pre-participation screening; Transthoracic echocardiography; Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy; Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy; Cost-effectiveness analysis
Core Tip	This review evaluates the role of electrocardiogram screening in preventing sudden cardiac death among adolescent athletes, emphasizing diagnostic accuracy, cost-effectiveness, and international policy differences. By comparing American and European screening models, we highlight the balance between sensitivity, feasibility, and resource utilization. Advances such as standardized electrocardiogram interpretation criteria and artificial intelligence-assisted analysis may improve detection accuracy while reducing false positives and financial burden. These insights underscore the potential for evidence-based, equitable, and efficient cardiovascular screening strategies in young athletes.
Citation	Celebi TB, Landman SM, Hayes JP, Makaryus AN. Electrocardiogram screening in adolescent athletes - evaluating clinical protocols, outcomes, and cost-effectiveness a systemic literature review. World J Cardiol 2026; In press

Received	2025-10-29 05:14
Peer-Review Started	2025-10-29 05:14
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2025-11-30 01:15
Return for Revision	2025-11-30 01:15
Revised	2025-12-22 15:56
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Second Decision by Editor	2026-02-06 02:44
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-02-06 06:01
Articles in Press	2026-02-06 06:01
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