- Our Research
- Which Youth Sports Cause the Most Concussions?
- Is Baseball Safe for Your Child?
- Preventing Mild Traumatic Brain Injury in Lacrosse Players
- Evaluation of the Women’s Lacrosse Protective Eyewear Mandate
- Male vs. Female Lacrosse Players: Who has More Head, Face and Eye Injuries?
- How Common is the Risk of Cardiovascular Disease in the NFL?
- How Common is the Risk of Cardiovascular Disease in Retired NFL Players?
- Are Lacrosse Players at Risk for Severe Injuries?
- Are Injury Rates in High School Athletes Increasing?
Sponsor
NFL Players Care Foundation
Main Objective
The overall objective of this study is to provide screening for cardiovascular disease (CVD) and determine the prevalence of CVD risk factors among retired National Football League (NFL) players. Working under the direction of the NFL Subcommittee on Cardiovascular Health, MedStar Research staff manages data from a nationwide series of cardiovascular screenings for retired players, analyze the data, and report the findings.
