Sports cardiology focuses on how the heart responds to exercise and physical activity. This specialty helps evaluate heart-related symptoms that may occur during activity and supports safe participation in exercise and sports.
Care is appropriate for athletes and active individuals of all ages who may have symptoms, known heart conditions or questions about returning to activity.
Team
Sports cardiology care is provided by:
- Dr. Cason Christensen.
- Dr. Christensen works closely with the Sports Medicine team to coordinate care when heart health is part of an athlete’s overall evaluation or recovery.
What sports cardiology offers
Sports cardiology provides specialized evaluation for people who are active or want to remain active. Care focuses on understanding how the heart functions during physical activity and identifying concerns that may affect safe participation.
Sports cardiology may be recommended for individuals with symptoms during exercise, abnormal screening results or questions about returning to sports after a cardiac condition.
Services
Sports cardiology services may include:
- Evaluation of heart-related symptoms during physical activity
- Heart rhythm testing
- Cardiac testing related to exercise tolerance
- Clearance for sports participation when heart concerns are present
- Guidance for return to activity following cardiac findings
- Care plans based on individual health history, symptoms and activity level
Why choose Nebraska Medicine for sports cardiology
Sports cardiology is part of the Nebraska Medicine Sports Medicine program. Care is coordinated with medical treatment and rehabilitation when needed to support overall recovery and well-being.
Patients benefit from collaboration between sports cardiology, sports medicine physicians and other specialists when heart health is part of sports-related care.
Scheduling
To schedule a sports cardiology appointment, patients can contact the Sports Medicine team or speak with their provider about a referral. Sports Medicine Phone: 800.922.0000