Brevard News

Health First Cardiologist Says AEDs Can Save Lives on the Field

When a young athlete collapses on the field or court, there is no time to wait. Sudden cardiac arrest can happen without warning, including in seemingly healthy young athletes. While it is not common, sudden cardiac arrest and death are serious risks in youth sports, and exercise can trigger a cardiac event in athletes with an underlying heart condition. When it happens to a young person, it is devastating. […]