Sep 29, 2017
Courtesy of New Vision - It is common for people to faint and later regain consciousness. But in the worst scenario the fainting episode may be a symptom of a serious underlying disorder that may cause death.
Sep 28, 2017
Courtesy of Kokomo Herald - It is recommended that children involved in athletics should undergo physical evaluation before participating in sports, even at a young age.
Sep 25, 2017
Mr. Keys says, “From my heart to yours, I say thank you SafeBeat on behalf of the all sports alumni for having the heart to save the hearts of the next generation.”
Sep 22, 2017
After doctors said a Fleming Island High School sophomore died from cardiac arrest and irreversible brain damage this week, some parents are concerned and want to know if there are signs to watch for.
Sep 21, 2017
Courtesy of News 4 Jax - Two days after a Fleming Island High School sophomore collapsed while working out in the school's weight room, Wolfson Children's Hospital said Ben Johnson died of cardiac arrest and irreversible brain damage.
Sep 18, 2017
Courtesy of Holmdel Patch - Breaking: The Holmdel High school junior who died Sunday collapsed on the field during a scrimmage at Rutgers University.
Sep 17, 2017
Courtesy of ABC 2 News - A college football player from the College of Wooster in Ohio died on Sunday, after he was transported to the hospital following a game on Saturday.
Sep 15, 2017
Courtesy of Mirror - Dan Wilkinson was killed by an undiagnosed heart condition - but previous medicals had showed up no issues.
Sep 15, 2017
Courtesy of Switzer Daily - The commonest cause of death in people below the age of 40 is, in fact, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, a genetic, excessive thickening of the heart muscle which often, under conditions of stress, such as excessive exercise, emotional stress or the use of legal or illegal drugs, may irritate the heart to the point of cardiac arrest.
Sep 14, 2017
Courtesy of Times Now - Sudden cardiac arrest is often confused with a heart attack and many people still do not know the difference between these two distinct conditions.
Sep 13, 2017
Courtesy of The Marietta Times - A frightening episode at the age of 12 could have been fatal for Kate Liston. Thankfully, Kate is now a Warren High School senior using her experience to help other students.
Sep 12, 2017
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Sep 12, 2017
Courtesy of Scoop Health - AEDs in schools raises awareness that sudden cardiac arrest may happen to anyone, and it may occur on school grounds or during school activities.
Sep 9, 2017
Courtesy of Reader's Digest - Hitting the gym might be great for your heart—but it's also the site of heart attacks. All 50 states require gyms to have this piece of equipment on hand. Do you know where to find it?
Sep 7, 2017
Courtesy of ABC 7 - A mother's loss inspired a potentially life-saving event for students at a suburban school.
Sep 7, 2017
Courtesy of Gazette Day - Like most people, you probably only visit the doctor for your annual checkup or when you’re sick.
Sep 7, 2017
Courtesy of UPI - Sudden cardiac death as a result of cardiac arrest is estimated to be the number one cause of death worldwide by 2020.
Sep 7, 2017
Courtesy of CNN - 9-year-old boy who was enjoying a hot dog took an overly big bite -- and went into cardiac arrest. But choking wasn't the cause, according to a case study published Wednesday in the journal Pediatrics.
Sep 6, 2017
Courtesy of The Times - One student athlete dies every three days from sudden cardiac arrest, which is the leading cause of death on school campuses.
Sep 5, 2017
Courtesy of Newsweek - “Being young” is not a typical risk factor that comes to mind when thinking about potentially dangerous heart conditions, nor do we expect the pediatrician to test for signs of such problems at an annual checkup.
