Sudden Cardiac Arrest and Heart Rhythym Awareness
The MMHA wishes to help increase awareness of Sudden Cardiac Arrest in children. Therefore we have attached some information to help educate all parents and coaches.
For a detailed brochure on Sudden Cardiac Arrest and Heart Rhythym Awareness, please click on the following link:
Please click on this YouTube link to view a Sudden Arrythmias Death Syndrome video:
Here is some simple information for you to read:
Sudden death in athletes caused by heart arrhythmias
The risk of Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) in athletes is higher than in non-athletes because of several factors associated with sports activity that increase the risk in people with an underlying cardiovascular abnormality.
* The majority of sudden deaths in athletes occur during or immediately after exercise however some deaths occur at rest or during sleep.
* Over 50% of patients have fainting spells in the days, weeks or months prior to their death.
Identifying at risk individuals through awareness
Recognition of the warning signs and early medical intervention are the keys to preventing sudden cardiac death in children and young adults.
Everyone that works with young people or has young people in their life should know the warning signs and how to respond to them.
Recognize the warning signs
* Fainting or seizure during physical activity.
* Fainting or seizure resulting from emotional excitement, emotional distress or startle.
* Family history of unexpected sudden death during physical activity or during a seizure, or any other unexplained sudden death of an otherwise healthy young person.
Responding appropriately to fainting during physical activity
1. Call 911 for any player experiencing fainting or seizure during physical activity.
2. Keep a record and report any episodes of fainting or seizures.
3. Require the player have medical clearance before he/she returns to play.
Alex Corrance Memorial Fund Mission
The mission of the Alex Corrance Memorial Fund is to save the lives of young adults who are genetically prone to sudden death due to heart rhythm abnormalities.
The goal is to accelerate the pace of p
