February 16, 2025
Sudden Cardiac Arrest in Basketball: College Protocols Saving Lives
Cardiac Arrest in Basketball College basketball’s heart-pounding sprints and clutch moments captivate fans, but for a rare few players, that pounding stops—literally. Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) strikes 1 in 50,000 collegiate athletes annually, per a 2023 *Circulation* study, with basketball leading all sports at 1 in 11,000 due to its relentless pace. High-profile tragedies—like the…