Bradley J Petek, Timothy W Churchill, Nathaniel Moulson, Stephanie A Kliethermes, Aaron L Baggish, Jonathan A Drezner, Manesh R Patel, Michael J Ackerman, Kristen L Kucera, David M Siebert, Lauren Salerno, Monica Zigman Suchsland, Irfan M Asif, Joseph J Maleszewski, Kimberly G Harmon
BACKGROUND: Understanding the incidence, causes, and trends of sudden cardiac death (SCD) among young competitive athletes is critical to inform preventive policies. METHODS: This study included National Collegiate Athletic Association athlete deaths during a 20-year time frame (July 1, 2002, through June 30, 2022). Athlete deaths were identified through 4 separate independent databases and search strategies (National Collegiate Athletic Association resolutions list, Parent Heart Watch database and media reports, National Center for Catastrophic Sports Injury Research database, and insurance claims)...
January 9, 2024: Circulation