ESC/ACC guidelines
Also written as: ESC/ACC — European Society of Cardiology/American College of Cardiology
Joint recommendations from European and American cardiology societies for sports participation in athletes with cardiovascular disease.
Full Definition
The ESC/ACC guidelines represent collaborative recommendations between the European Society of Cardiology and American College of Cardiology regarding athletic participation in individuals with known or suspected cardiovascular conditions. These guidelines provide evidence-based recommendations for sports eligibility, risk stratification, and management strategies for athletes with various cardiac pathologies. The guidelines address conditions such as cardiomyopathies, channelopathies, coronary artery disease, and valvular heart disease, offering sport-specific recommendations based on dynamic and static exercise components. Regular updates incorporate new evidence and technological advances in sports cardiology practice.
Usage
Usage note: Use forward slash between acronyms; capitalize when referring to official guidelines.
In Context
- "The athlete's eligibility determination was based on current ESC/ACC guidelines for participation with dilated cardiomyopathy." — Sports cardiology consultation report
- "ESC/ACC guidelines recommend restricted participation for athletes with certain genetic cardiomyopathies." — Clinical practice review