August 11, 2009PEDIATRICS
Commotio Cordis and the Epidemiology of Sudden Death in Competitive Lacrosse
Key result
Deaths attributed to commotio cordis were significantly more frequent in competitive lacrosse (0.63 deaths per 100,000 person-years) than in most other sports (P<0.02).
Population
23 high school and college lacrosse participants with sudden death or cardiac arrest from the Sudden Death…
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
1980-2008
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Implication
May warrant sport-specific chest protection evaluation in lacrosse; leaves open whether targeted interventions reduce commotio cordis mortality.
Study Design
Type
Observational (n=23)
Multicenter
Yes
Structured PICO
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Population
23 male high school and college lacrosse participants from a US registry (1980-2008) who suffered sudden death or cardiac arrest.
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Outcome
Incidence and causes of sudden death or cardiac arrest, specifically commotio cordishard clinical
Main Result
p-value: p=<0.02
Sudden deaths in competitive lacrosse are rare but disproportionately caused by commotio cordis, emphasizing the need for effective chest protection.
Cite This Study
Maron et al. (2009) conducted an observational in Sudden death or cardiac arrest (n=23). Competitive lacrosse vs. Other sports (baseball, basketball, football, hockey) was evaluated on Mortality rate attributed to commotio cordis (deaths per 100,000 person-years) (p=<0.02). Deaths attributed to commotio cordis were significantly more frequent in competitive lacrosse (0.63 deaths per 100,000 person-years) than in most other sports (P<0.02).