Sudden cardiac arrest is the leading cause of sudden death among youth athletes. It primarily targets athletes whose sport causes an elevated heart rate (football, basketball, soccer, track, etc.). While some exhibit warning signs such as fatigue and shortness of breath, for many people the first indication of a heart problem is cardiac arrest. When this occurs, coaches, athletic trainers, and administrators need to know the course of action.

This media gallery includes three case studies from Sudden Cardiac Arrest: When Seconds Count. These case studies feature the stories of students from Cabot, Batesville, and Benton and how their heart conditions were discovered.

In 2019, Sudden Cardiac Arrest: When Seconds Count received a Bronze Telly Award for Non-Broadcast General Sports.

For further information, please visit AETN's Sudden Cardiac Arrest: When Seconds Count webpage.