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Is it common for athletic children to have sudden-cardiac arrest/deaths?
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Yes and no: If the child has a cardiac problem that has not been diagnosed, they are more prone to have a cardiac arrest if they participate in athletic activities. Hope this makes sense!
Answered 12/31/2016
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Rare: But does occur with some congenital lesions, marfans, trauma.
Answered 4/24/2016
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