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<p>In line with European Society of Cardiology guidelines, a transthoracic cardiac
echo is used to detect significant structural (such as the various cardiomyopathies)
and electrophysiological abnormalities (such as abnormal QT syndromes and Brugada
syndrome) in Army recruits.</p><p>This follows a review of the recruit's full clinical
history, a full clinical examination and electrocardiogram (ECG).</p><p>RAF and Royal
Navy recruits undergo a similar screening process but without an ECG. This is in line
with American College of Cardiology guidelines.</p>
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