How many student athletes have lost their lives to sudden cardiac arrest?
While there are currently no official statistics compiled on sudden cardiac arrests, some sources indicate that approximately 300 students in the U.S. lose their lives each year to sudden cardiac arrest. However, this figure may be extremely low, as some experts estimate the number to be much higher considering the fact that ECG screening for young athletes detects conditions that lead to 60% of sudden cardiac arrest in young competitive athletes. Moreover, the test increases the likelihood of detecting HCM by 77%.
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- Does QUT provide any counselling service if I have witnessed a sudden cardiac arrest episode or lost someone close, and experienced shock afterwards?
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