Sports Medicine Cardiology

The Center for Sports Cardiology

While physical activity provides significant health benefits, people with undiagnosed or “silent” heart conditions may face an increased risk of heart attack or sudden cardiac death during vigorous exercise. To help reduce these risks, LifeBridge Health created the Center for Sports Cardiology.

Led by Dr. Sunal Makadia, the Center provides specialized care for physically active adults aged 18 and older in the greater Baltimore area. We evaluate, educate and treat patients across a wide range of activity levels, from recreational exercise to competitive sports and highly active occupations, including firefighters, law enforcement and physical trainers.

A swimmer preparing to swim a race in an aquatic center

What We Do

Provide guidance and recommendations to resume athletic activity after one has been diagnosed with a cardiovascular condition or has had a cardiovascular procedure or surgery
Evaluate symptoms such as chest pain, palpitations or shortness of breath that occur during training or competition
Evaluate unexplained deterioration in athletic performance
Discuss controlling cardiovascular risk factors, including a family history of cardiovascular disease
Provide comprehensive cardiovascular screening for interested athletes
Work with schools, athletic programs, gymnasiums, and races to develop Emergency Action Plans and coordinate better access to automated external defibrillators (AEDs)

As part of this evaluation, your provider may refer you to obtain necessary cardiac testing which may include:

EKG
Stress Test (various modalities)
Echocardiogram
Holter monitor, event monitor
Wearable heart monitors (ie Apple Watch, Kardia Mobile, etc)
Cardiac MRI
Cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET)

Where to Find Us

Sports Medicine Institute – Owings Mills

LifeBridge Health at Foundry Row

10084 Reisterstown Rd

Suite 300-A

Owings Mills, MD 21117

P: 410-601-7529