Table 2

Cardiovascular screening frequency performed by countries participating in the Rio 2016 Olympic Games that screen all or most athletes

ComponentInitial, 
n (%)
More than initial but less than annual, 
n (%)
Annual,
n (%)
Personal history5 (5.8)15 (18.5)47 (58.0)
Family history19 (23.5)12 (15.0)40 (50.0)
Physical examination28 (35.0)17 (20.7)61 (74.4)
ECG4 (4.9)15 (21.4)49 (70.0)
Echocardiogram6 (8.6)12 (40.0)14 (46.7)
Stress test4 (13.3)10 (34.5)17 (58.6)