The Lead Episode 109: A Discussion of Survival Outcomes after Sudden Cardiac Arrest in Young Competitive Athletes from the United States, LIVE from Heart Rhythm 2025 in San Diego-The Lead Episode 109 (video)

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The LEAD Podcast discusses a study on survival outcomes following sudden cardiac arrest in young U.S. athletes, highlighting lower survival rates among black athletes compared to white athletes. The study emphasizes the importance of quick CPR and AED usage in improving survival rates, which have increased over a nine-year period. Experts Rachel Lampert and Eugene Chung explore the significant racial disparities and stress the need for improved emergency planning and AED availability at sporting events. They advocate for mandatory sudden cardiac arrest reporting to better understand causes and enhance prevention strategies. Improved emergency preparedness is deemed crucial for equity and survival.

Keywords

sudden cardiac arrest

racial disparities

emergency preparedness

athletes

AED usage