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Sudden death in young people: Heart problems often blamed
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How common is sudden cardiac death in young people?
What can cause sudden cardiac death in young people?
Are there symptoms or red flags parents, coaches and others should be on the lookout for that signal a young person is at high risk of sudden cardiac death?
Can sudden death in young people be prevented?
Who should be screened for sudden death risk factors?
Should young people with a heart defect avoid physical activity?
How common is sudden cardiac death in young people?
Most deaths due to cardiac arrest are in older adults, particularly those with coronary artery disease. Cardiac arrest is the leading cause of death in young athletes, but the incidence of it is unclear. Perhaps 1 in every 50,000 sudden cardiac deaths a year occurs in young athletes.
