According to the American Heart Association, every year there are 326,200 out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. Of those, only about 10.6% survive. A team from Kentucky Children's Hospital is conducting drills in Lexington schools to test staff responses to cardiac emergencies.
By Dr. Shaun MohanUniversity of KentuckyWe often think of athletes, particularly young athletes, as the picture of perfect health. With helmets and protective pads, specialized nutrition and phy
Cardiac arrest is the leading cause of death in young athletes. According to the Mayo Health Clinic, between 1 in 50,000 and 1 in 80,000 young athletes suffer from cardiac arrest.