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Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is the number one cause of death for youth and teen athletes during sports. All physical education and health teachers, coaches, and all who work in athletics should see this powerful 2-minute video by Dr. Jon Drezner*, which shows recognition of SCA in athletes. Please share.

Note: This production shows how to recognize SCA in an athlete, which may be triggering to some.

*Dr. Drezner is the Editor-in-Chief of the British Journal of Sports Medicine, a Professor in the Department of Family Medicine at the University of Washington (UW), Director of the UW Medicine Center for Sports Cardiology, and a Team Physician for the Seattle Seahawks, OL Reign, and UW Huskies.