@luriechildrenschicago: If your child plays sports, you’ve probably heard the term “sudden cardiac arrest” and scary stories of young athletes collapsing mid-practice or competition. While those moments can be scary to think about, knowing the signs and symptoms to look for — and understanding how cardiac sports screening can help — is one way parents can take a more proactive approach to their child’s heart health. In this video, Dr. Greg Webster, Section Chief of Electrophysiology at Lurie Children’s and Assistant Professor of Pediatric Cardiology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, answers some of the questions parents may have about: ❤️ Sudden cardiac arrest 🩺 What “cardiac clearance” means 🔎 How doctors assess an athlete’s risk 🚩 Red flags parents and athletes should know 💬 What to do if an athlete has symptoms (or no symptoms at all) 📋 What happens if a concern is found during screening ✅ & How effective screening can be in identifying athletes who may need a closer look Most young athletes are able to safely participate in sports. But because some heart conditions may not cause obvious symptoms, knowing your child’s health and family history and making cardiac screening part of their sports physical can be an important first step in keeping your young athlete safe. 🔗 Learn more about cardiac screening and sports participation on our blog: https://www.luriechildrens.org/en/blog/cardiac-screening-for-youth-sports/

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