Cardiac Sreening, Soccer Referees
Conditions
Brief summary
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.
Detailed description
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
Interventions
DEVICEechocardiography
analyse echocardiographic reports on cardiac abnomalies
Sponsors
University Hospital, Caen
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
RETROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 75 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
Male amateur football referees, aged ≥18 Affiliated with the Normandy Football League Completed a baseline TTE No known pre-existing cardiac disease Complete medical records available
Exclusion criteria
Referees under 18 or in training status History of cardiovascular disease Incomplete medical file
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Prevalence of structural or functional abnormalities detected by TTE | At the baseline | 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. |
Countries
France
Outcome results
None listed