If your child is a sports player, chances are that he is in full swing with practices right now. If he hasn’t visited the pediatrician yet, be sure to make an appointment for a physical evaluation. While sudden cardiac death in otherwise apparently healthy teens is a rare occurrence, it must be addreseed to identify those who are at risk.
In the next issue of Children’s Med Dallas in print (coming soon), you will find vital information about assessing a child’s readiness for sports. Our experts who have performed clinical research, published in scientific journals and engaged in the topic on a national level are available to help.
Stay tuned for the full story to find out why mass screenings aren’t the best option and what Children’s has to offer if a child is at a perceived increased risk for a sudden cardiac event.
Did You Know
Every patient at Children’s who survived after a sudden cardiac event was defibrillated by an automatic external defibrillator (AED) before arrival. The Children’s heart team educates communities, schools and trainers about the importance of AEDs.