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Ohio bill would work to prevent cardiac arrest in young athletes

A bipartisan proposal in the Ohio Statehouse — the Healthy Cardiac Monitoring Act — aims to prevent sudden cardiac arrest in young athletes by requiring standardized heart health checks before they participate in school sports. The bill, introduced by state representatives including Tristan Rader, would require student athletes to complete a cardiac health checklist during physical exams and would mandate training for healthcare providers who perform those exams to help identify potential concerns early. Read more…

Ohio bill would work to prevent cardiac arrest in young athletes
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