Should an ECG be part of the preparticipation exam for the competitive athlete? ADVERTISEMENT 444 viewsAugust 8, 2011 0 Joanne0 August 8, 2011 0 Comments Do you think it is necessary for a conditioned athlete or to undergo a ECG as part of his preparticipation exam? 4 Answers ActiveVotedNewestOldest 0 Sue0 Posted 0 Comments It depends on the sport I think it’s not a bad idea, there have been many circumstances where an athlete dies on the court or playing field due to heart issues unseen. You are viewing 1 out of 4 answers, click here to view all answers. Register or Login