Testing Athletes Would Save Lives Find a Conversation |Tue,
03-02-2010 - 4:11pm| A new study suggests that routine
electrocardiogram testing of young American athletes would save
lives and be cost-effective. The testing isn't routine among
athletes in college and high school, apparently because doctors
think the benefits -- discovering potentially deadly heart
problems -- aren't worth the expense. However, professional
athletes are often required to undergo the tests. Read more
about how Routine Heart Tests for Athletes Would Save Lives.