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July 30, 2025Seminars in Thrombosis and Hemostasis

Sudden Cardiac Arrest and Death in Sports: An Updated Overview of Epidemiology, Etiologies and Prevention Strategies, with Emphasis on Inherited Cardiomyopathies

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GBGiorgia BeffagnaFSFabián Sanchis‐GomarFRFlavio Ribichini

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Overview

Epidemiological analyses reveal low incidence of sudden cardiac arrest in athletes, suggesting enhanced prevention strategies are effective in reducing risks.

Key Points

  • Sudden cardiac arrest and death are rare but critical issues in sports, particularly among male athletes.
  • Incidence rates of athlete sudden cardiac arrest/sudden cardiac death have remained stable over the past two decades.
  • Key factors include increased risks in older athletes and certain high-intensity sports like football and soccer.
  • Effective prevention strategies include cardiac screening and improved emergency response measures, enhancing survival rates.

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Beffagna et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/689a0945e6551bb0af8cee44https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2664-0950
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