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Rescue Of High School Basketball Player Highlights Risk Of Cardiac Arrest In Sports

For 15 year old Ryan Chian, love of basketball won't fade away. The splash of a Spaulding sphere is sweet to anyone who knows the game.

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March 1, 2023

SAN JOSE - The use of an AED (automated external Defibrillator) during an NFL game that saved Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin's life has put a spotlight on the risk of cardiac arrest in sports.

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It's the leading cause of death in young athletes. Estimates vary, but leading health experts say about 1 in 50,000 to 1 in 80,000 young athletes die of sudden cardiac arrest each year.

For 15 year old Ryan Chian, love of basketball won't fade away. The splash of a Spaulding sphere is sweet to anyone who knows the game.

Find out what's happening in Campbellfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

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