England men’s team made it to the Final! Many will remember Danish player Christian Eriksen having a sudden cardiac arrest on the pitch. Thankfully there were people on hand who knew what to do.
We’ve all seen players fall over. But what happens if they don’t get up? Collapse is often the first sign of sudden cardiac arrest. You must be able to recognise the symptoms and take action to deal with this serious medical emergency.
12 young people die from sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) every week in the UK alone. The cause? An underlying heart condition.
Cardiac issues don’t only affect the elderly and overweight. In sport, those most at risk are under 35 and appear healthy.
Football has been particularly affected by SCA
In part, that’s because football is so popular. As the nation’s favourite sport, millions of young people participate every year.
In 2017 alone, at least six individuals experienced cardiac arrest in football, while training or playing.
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