Sudden cardiac death in athletes is rare but requires age-appropriate cardiovascular screening and adequate emergency preparedness at sporting facilities to mitigate risk.
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Highlights elevated SCD risk during exertion in athletes; leaves open optimal screening and prevention strategies.
Schmied et al. (2013) studied this question.
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