Recognition and Management of Sudden Cardiac Arrest in Athletes: Next Steps to Improve Survival

Thursday, November 30, 2023

10:35 AM – 11:25 AM PST

Location: Town and Country Ballroom C

Primary Presenter(s)

Jonathan Drezner, MD

Team Physician
NFL's Seattle Seahawks
University of Washington Medicine Center for Sports Cardiology
Seattle, WA, United States

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Moderator(s)

Steven B. Tannenbaum

Vice-Chair
Parent Heart Watch
Merrick, New York, United States

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Summary: This session will address key features to recognize and respond to SCA in an athlete and discuss key gaps in emergency preparedness to further improve survival.

Synopsis: Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is the leading cause of sudden death in athletes during sport and recreation. Over the last two decades, we’ve seen a dramatic improvement in survival outcomes in young athletes with SCA through better recognition and increased access to AEDs. Still, there is work to be done.