Is Cardio Risk Check useful for Sport?

A Cardio Risk Check may be useful for athletes to identify hidden cardiovascular risks, such as genetic predispositions for arrhythmias or elevated cholesterol. However, evidence for routine use in recreational sports is weak. Most studies focus on specific risk groups or elite athletes. For performance optimization (e.g., endurance or recovery), the test offers no direct actionable guidance. Moreover, effect sizes of individual genetic variants are small and not diagnostic. The test does not replace a medical check-up. If family history or symptoms exist, a sports medicine evaluation is preferable. Overall evidence is mixed: partly practice-relevant (safety), but often overhyped (marketing).