Thanks to action taken in the Summer 2005 by the Delaware Interscholastic
Athletic Association, which oversees high school and middle school sports, preparticipation physical evaluations (PPEs) in
Delaware have be significantly improved.
The Matthew Krug Foundation applaudes the work of the DIAA. However,
careful use of the PPE form and evaluation by qualfied meidical personnel are key to recognizing potential cardiac issues.
There is growing support to include EKGs as part of a PPE. Of course, an Echocardiogram is best to identify HCM.
The Matthew Krug Foundation is working to upgrade the PPE protocol to include at least an EKG.
