disqualifying cardiac condition
Cardiac diagnosis that prohibits athletic participation due to unacceptable risk of sudden death or serious complications.
Full Definition
A cardiac condition or diagnosis that, according to established guidelines, creates an unacceptable risk of sudden cardiac death or serious cardiovascular complications during athletic participation, thereby warranting restriction or prohibition from competitive sports. These conditions are typically defined by consensus guidelines such as the Bethesda Conference recommendations or ESC/ACC guidelines. Examples include hypertrophic cardiomyopathy with high-risk features, arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy, and certain channelopathies. The designation may be absolute or sport-specific, and decisions require careful consideration of individual risk factors and sport demands.
Usage
Usage note: May be absolute or sport-specific; requires guideline consultation.
In Context
- "The diagnosis of ARVC was considered a disqualifying cardiac condition for competitive sports." — Return-to-play decision
- "Guidelines classify long QT syndrome as potentially disqualifying cardiac condition depending on specific features." — Clinical guidelines