Sudden Cardiac Arrest in Young Athletes
Sudden Cardiac Arrest in Young Athletes
• 742 cases; 129 cardiomyopathy-related.
• 67% of CM cases occurred at sports facilities; there, 75% during training vs 25% competition.
• Survival was associated with witnessed arrest, CPR, and onsite AED.
• Onsite AED: 72% of survivors vs 16% of deaths.
• Key message: CPR + accessible AEDs are essential at sports facilities.
Source: JACC: Advances,August2026
https://www.jacc.org/doi/10.1016/j.jacadv.2026.103093
