University of Rome “Foro Italico”
Centre for Exercise Science and Sports Medicine
C liniCal S eminar
CARDIAC SCREENING IN SPORT
Implementation of health and safety policies to prevent sudden cardiac death
ROME, 27 OCTOBER 2017
SALA CONSILIARE “GIULIO MARINOZZI”PIAZZA LAURO DE BOSIS, 4
11.00
–Introduction
Could Pheidippides death been prevented?
Prof. Fabio Pigozzi
Professor of Internal Medicine and Rector, University of Rome “Foro Italico”
11.20 – Opening Lecture
The Promise and Peril of Precision Medicine in the athlete cardiac screening
Prof. Leonardo Calò
Head, Cardiology and Aritmology Unit, Casilino Polyclinic - Rome
12.00 - Lectio Magistralis Prediction of sudden cardiac death:
An Italian Legacy or missed opportunity?
Prof. Yannis Pitsiladis
Professor of Sport and Exercise Science, University of Brighton and Member of the IOC Medical and Scientific Commission