Affiliation:
1. Northwick Park Hospital Harrow UK
Abstract
Sudden cardiac death (SCD) can occur despite screening in otherwise healthy elite athletes. Whilst the reasons for SCD are multifactorial and complex, what is clear is that prompt high‐quality early resuscitation and intervention saves lives.
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