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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-visibili …

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After teenage softball player nearly died, she and her family are on a mission It was a warm July day in Helena, Montana, despite unusually cloudy skies. The sights and sounds of youth softball games …

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NWSL add lifesavers to the chain of survival in New York CityThe American Heart Association and the National Women’s Soccer League provided Hands-Only CPR education to headquarters staff to improve ca …

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MLB add lifesavers to the chain of survival in New York CityThe American Heart Association and Major League Baseball (MLB) brought cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrilla …

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What to know about heart health of young athletesWe often think of athletes, particularly young athletes, as the picture of perfect health. With helmets and protective pads, specialized nutrition and …

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It’s time for government action to shine a light on sudden cardiac arrestSudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is a silent killer that claims the lives of 100,000 people annually in the United Kingdom, surpassi …

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