Sudden cardiac arrest in athletes: Prevention and management

(Joule Inc.) It's marathon season, and every so often a news report will focus on an athlete who has collapsed from sudden cardiac arrest. Although uncommon, these events get attention. A new review in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) looks at recent evidence to help physicians prevent and manage the risk of sudden cardiac arrest in competitive athletes.
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news