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 questions about underlying causes, emergency preparedness, and long-term outcomes. A new review by Yale School of Medicine’s Rachel Lampert, MD, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, offers a comprehensive examination of these events—spanning incidence, diagnosis, prevention strategies, and decision-making around return to play.

This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com

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