Graycen Vargo, a junior at Texas A&M University–Texarkana and former Dallas-area student-athlete, died after collapsing during the Red River Athletic […]
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Activity may be safer than thought for children with cardiomyopathy or ICDs
A new American Heart Association scientific statement highlights that children with cardiomyopathy or ICDs should not automatically be sidelined from […]
READ MORE >>Kentucky is still losing high school athletes to preventable deaths
Stephanie Kuzydym, Louisville Courier Journal Kentucky is still losing high school athletes to preventable deaths, despite prior investigative reporting that […]
READ MORE >>Cause of death determined for Stevens High School football player who collapsed at practice
A 16-year-old student-athlete who collapsed during football practice died from hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, a leading cause of sudden cardiac death in […]
READ MORE >>Family says popular energy drink played role in cheerleader’s fatal heart condition
Sarah Katz would have turned 25 today. A new report links the death of a Texas teen to caffeine from […]
READ MORE >>Gov. McMaster signs Smart Heart Act for South Carolina schools
South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has signed the Smart Heart Act, a new law improving cardiac emergency preparedness in schools. […]
READ MORE >>American River College Student Dies After Medical Emergency on Campus
A student died after experiencing a medical emergency during a dance class American River College and was transported by ambulance […]
READ MORE >>Protecting young athletes: Expanding access to lifesaving defibrillators
Parent Heart Watch concurs—expanding access to AEDs in youth sports is critical to protecting young athletes. AEDs should be on […]
READ MORE >>North Jersey man’s heart stopped at 24, now he’s helping to save lives
A 24-year-old man survived sudden cardiac arrest because people acted—recognizing the emergency, starting CPR, using an AED, and ensuring rapid […]
READ MORE >>Tragic caffeine death of college student, 21, fuels parents’ battle for energy drink reform
After the loss of their daughter, Sarah Katz, her parents are advocating for greater transparency around caffeine content so individuals […]
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