• Fundamentally consists of a Heart Evaluation with the objective of diagnosis of heart illnesses and the Prevention of Sudden Death.

• Because all exercise and sports have some risk, a medical agreement exists regarding minimizing these, by this specialised screening.

• It is not only aimed at sportsmen but also those individuals who begin to practice sports or strenuous exercise, as well as people who have heart risk factors and wish to do physical exercise.

• There are basically three types of Check Ups depending on age and type of sport, varying the degrees of complexity.

• It basically consists of a personal and family history, physical examination, study of body composition (weight, body fat), resting and exercise electrocardiogram, sometimes with a measurement of blood lactate, an indicator of physical endurance, and an echocardiogram. 

• A report is produced with findings and recommendations.

• A Certificate of Fitness for Sports can be issued upon request.

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