Avaliação pré-participação esportiva: análise à luz das diretrizes / Before ass ess ment sp orts participation: critical analysis in the light of the guidelines
The main objective of the sports pre-participation evaluation (PPE) is to identify cardiovascular diseases that are inconsistente with the practice of competitive sports, both professionally and non-professionally, aiming at preventing the progress of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) and sudden death (SD). Most cardiology and sports medicine societes agree in recommending the PPE for all professional athletes, although there are disagreements among the biggest groups of experts in this matter. The purpose of this article is to evaluate the feasibility of the PPE in the Brazilian context, establishing a connection with the current scientific evidence that supports this practice.