Tackling Heart Health for Athletes
In 2023, college athletes Lebron James Jr. and Josh Davis suffered sudden cardiac arrest during team practices. According to the National Library of Medicine, sudden cardiac arrest is the leading cause of death for young athletes, and reports suggest that approximately 1 in 40,000 to 1 in 80,000 athletes die of sudden cardiac death each year.
Scott Shurmur, M.D., a cardiologist at the Texas Tech Physicians Center for Cardiovascular Health, shared his experience as a former collegiate athlete and expertise to address this growing health issue.
