Preventing Sudden Cardiac Arrest in High School Athletes: A Vital Effort
Author: Marcy Burnham, RN Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) is a leading cause of death among high school athletes. High-intensity sports put extra stress on young hearts, especially if athletes have undetected heart conditions. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) and arrhythmias are two common causes of SCA. Unfortunately, these conditions can go unnoticed, as most young athletes appear […]
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