Sudden cardiac arrest in athletes: Hidden heart conditions can trigger rare but fatal events during competition

Though rare, sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) in athletes often unfolds in high-visibility settings, like sports arenas, prompting ...
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Sports-related sudden cardiac arrest: a video analysis of presenting features, management and outcomes

Objective Sports-related sudden cardiac arrest (SR-SCA) is the leading cause of death in athletes during sports. The objective of this study was to review all available videos worldwide of SR-SCA to ...
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Cardiac arrest vs. heart attacks: Who is at risk?

Sudden cardiac arrest may occur in various conditions when someone, while active (playing basketball or walking with friends), collapses and passes out. Their blood pressure drops, and often their ...
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Shocktober Awareness: Would you know how to respond to sudden cardiac arrest?

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Imagine a loved one suddenly collapsing. Would you know how to react in those critical moments? According to the Red Cross, sudden cardiac arrest is a leading cause of death ...
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Mayo Clinic Q and A: Cardiac arrest vs. heart attacks: Who is at risk?

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: What is the difference between sudden cardiac arrest and a heart attack? Who is at risk for both, and what safety measures can we take? ANSWER: Sudden cardiac arrest may occur in ...