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Approximately how many student athletes could have a serious cardiac condition?

April 26, 2017approximately athletes cardiac condition student

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Approximately how many student athletes could have a serious cardiac condition?

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It is not known how many student athletes are at risk for sudden cardiac arrest. However, it is estimated that as many as 1.5 million Americans, or one in 500 people are affected by HCM- the most common cause of sudden cardiac arrest in people under age 30.