Do you or a family member have a genetic risk for heart disease?
Has your child been checked for their risk for heart problems?
Most parents would not think to get their child checked for heart issues at such a young age.
However, with the rising information about sudden cardiac death in sports, your young athlete can be at risk for a devastating heart incident while on the field or court.
In this segment of Train Your Body, Sports Cardiologist, Dr. John Higgins, MD, joins Melanie Cole, MS, to fill you in on the dangers of sudden cardiac death in your young athlete and how this can be caught early and prevented.
This interview could save the life of your child.
Sudden Cardiac Death in Youth Sports: Life-Saving Information
Guest
: John P. Higgins MD
From the Show: Train Your Body
Summary: If you or a family member is genetically at risk for heart disease, your student athlete could be at even greater risk for sudden cardiac death.
Air Date: 9/3/13
Duration: 10
Host: Melanie Cole, MS
