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Episode # 208: Sudden Cardiac Death in Sport

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What Are the Causes of Sudden Cardiac Arrest in Young Athletes?

The main structural causes of sudden cardiac arrest in young athletes are electrical diseases. Long QT syndrome, Brugata syndrome and Komochio Cortis can all be seen on an EKG but often go undetected by the medical community. If you're going to have a heart issue that is contributing to people passing out then it's also increasing the risk of having sudden cardiac death. So there are a bunch of these that can be, in some cases, seen on the resting EKG and unfortunately can be hidden.

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