"Sudden cardiac arrest, which occurs when the heart suddenly and unexpectedly stops working, is the leading cause of death in young athletes."

"About 95 percent of people of all ages who suffer sudden cardiac arrest die before they reach a hospital or receive some other source of emergency help, according to background information in the article. Overall, sudden cardiac arrest claims more than 460,000 lives in the United States each year."

"Prompt recognition of sudden cardiac arrest, early activation of the emergency medical service system, the presence of a trained rescuer to initiate CPR, and access to an automated external defibrillator are essential to ensure that young athletes who suffer sudden cardiac arrest receive
... read the whole article