The nation rallied around Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin after he collapsed during a game. The incident has put renewed attention on heart health and keeping student athletes safe.
And one Louisiana couple is making life-saving screenings more accessible for families.
Cardiac arrest is the leading cause of death in young athletes — and one Louisiana couple is today making life-saving screenings more accessible for families. "An incident like this makes you realize, we've got to reenergize, continue to push, continue to educate," said cardiologist Dr. Steven Kelley of the Baton Rouge area. Studies show that one in 300 students are at risk for sudden cardiac arrest.during a basketball game, the couple committed themselves to using their medical backgrounds to offer EKGs and echocardiograms to students free of charge.Dr.
Danielle Kelley said that ever since Hamlin's collapse, their organization has received numerous emails fromStudies show that one in 300 students are at risk for sudden cardiac arrest.16-year-old girl in Las VegasHeart screenings such as EKGs or echocardiograms are often not included in the standard physicals required by schools for student athletes."As a parent, I don't know that there is any other pain that you could bear than the loss of a child," Dr. Kelley said.
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