Bryana Elysse Haus
Given another chance . . .
For Coaches
COACHES:
You could save a LIFE!!1
A child on your team may be at risk for sudden unexplained cardiac death.
These children usually appear healthy and, in most cases, the young person
And her/his parents have absolutely no idea that something might be wrong.
Once diagnosed, these conditions are treatable.
About sudden cardiac death in the young
• Each year in the United States, hundreds of young people die Suddenly and
unexpectedly due to cardiac arrhythmias
• These conditions include LongQT Syndrome (LQTS),
• Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), and others.
• LQTS is now known to be 3 times more common in the US than childhood leukemia.
• HCM is the most common cause of sudden cardiac death in People less
than 35 years old and in young athletes.
What you can do
We are asking you to add the following questions to your physical Screening forms
(or use the SADS form at http://www.sads.org/LQTS.html):
1. Have you ever fainted or blacked out or had a seizure during exercise?
2. Has anyone in your family ever died suddenly and unexpectedly of an unknown cause
(or gone into cardiac arrest suddenly) at a young age?
3. Do you have a consistent or unusual chest pain and/ shortness of breath during exercise?
If you get a “yes” to any of the above questions, the child should see a physician for
cardiac evaluation. If you have any questions, please ask us – we would be happy to help.
Remember
• Most of these conditions are identifiable and treatable.
• With treatment, people with these conditions often have normal life spans and lifestyles.
• If a child faints during (or right after) exercise, she/he should see his doctor for an evaluation.
This information is provided by the SADS website at the following address. 1
For a downloadable copy go to:
http://www.sads.org/shells/Coaches-shell.pdf
You could save a LIFE!!1
A child on your team may be at risk for sudden unexplained cardiac death.
These children usually appear healthy and, in most cases, the young person
And her/his parents have absolutely no idea that something might be wrong.
Once diagnosed, these conditions are treatable.
About sudden cardiac death in the young
• Each year in the United States, hundreds of young people die Suddenly and
unexpectedly due to cardiac arrhythmias
• These conditions include LongQT Syndrome (LQTS),
• Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), and others.
• LQTS is now known to be 3 times more common in the US than childhood leukemia.
• HCM is the most common cause of sudden cardiac death in People less
than 35 years old and in young athletes.
What you can do
We are asking you to add the following questions to your physical Screening forms
(or use the SADS form at http://www.sads.org/LQTS.html):
1. Have you ever fainted or blacked out or had a seizure during exercise?
2. Has anyone in your family ever died suddenly and unexpectedly of an unknown cause
(or gone into cardiac arrest suddenly) at a young age?
3. Do you have a consistent or unusual chest pain and/ shortness of breath during exercise?
If you get a “yes” to any of the above questions, the child should see a physician for
cardiac evaluation. If you have any questions, please ask us – we would be happy to help.
Remember
• Most of these conditions are identifiable and treatable.
• With treatment, people with these conditions often have normal life spans and lifestyles.
• If a child faints during (or right after) exercise, she/he should see his doctor for an evaluation.
This information is provided by the SADS website at the following address. 1
For a downloadable copy go to:
http://www.sads.org/shells/Coaches-shell.pdf
The Go-To Guy - Dr. David S. Cannom
Why Heart Trouble
Doesn't Sideline Some Athletes
Dr. Cannom Helps Players Benched by Their Schools;
Defibrillators and Testing
Drawing the Line at Football
http://www.lacard.com/handler.cfm?event=practice,template&cpid=14816
When Loyola Marymount University basketball star Hank Gathers collapsed during a game and died several years ago, people were shocked that someone so young and fit could be stricken suddenly and unpredictably.
Gathers' death heightened public awareness of SCA and its ability to end a life within minutes, but it also raised questions about who it strikes and why.
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Eddie Barnett, Jr.
In memory
February 23, 2005
Eddie had been diagnosed with HCM in 2001 and then "undiagnosed" the next year,
switching his diagnosis to hypertension.
At that time, his physician / cardiologist cleared him to participate in sports.
He was playing in the last game of the basketball season,
collapsed on the court and the emergency personnel were not able to revive him.
No AED was used.
Kimberly Gillary
in memory
January 4, 2000
On April 1, 2000, 15 year-old Kimberly went into cardiac arrest
during a water polo game. There were no AEDs available at the school.
She died in the hospital two days later. Cause of the fatal sudden cardiac arrest
was found to be hypertrophic cardiomyopathy,
which was undetected spite
previous sports physicals,
hospital admissions and EKGs
Jarrett Brenner
in Memory
March 24, 2005
During half time, Jarrett yelled something
and slumped over into his teammate’s lap.
He never regained consciousness.
He was diagnosed to have a disorder called ARVD.
This caused his heart to go into an arrhythmia that
caused his death.
A chain of events or “Chain of Life” that could of
made a difference that night did not happen.
Valuable minutes were wasted before 911 was called.
CPR was eventually started many minutes
after Jarrett collapsed.
An AED was actually present in the school, but was locked up in an office.
Jessica Clinton
in memory
February 10, 2003
During a clearleading practice break on October 2, 2003,
Jessica went to get a drink of water. She suddenly collapsed at the fountain
and was pronouced dead on arrival to the hospital.
Cause of death was severe mitral valve prolapse.
Jessica had numerous physicals and MVP was never diagnosed.