Incidence, Cause, and Comparative Frequency of Sudden Cardiac Death in National Collegiate Athletic Association Athletes
University of South Carolina · John Brown University · +2 more institutions
Abstract
BACKGROUND: The incidence and cause of sudden cardiac death (SCD) in athletes is debated with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy often reported as the most common cause. METHODS AND RESULTS: A database of all National Collegiate Athletic Association deaths (2003-2013) was developed. Additional information and autopsy reports were obtained when possible. Cause of death was adjudicated by an expert panel. There were 4 242 519 athlete-years (AY) and 514 total student athlete deaths. Accidents were the most common cause of death (257, 50%, 1:16 508 AY) followed by medical causes (147, 29%, 1:28 861 AY). The most common medical cause of death was SCD (79, 15%, 1:53 703 AY). Males were at higher risk than females 1:37 790…
Citation impact
- FWCI
- 30.70
- Percentile
- 100%
- References
- 43
Authors
11- KGKimberly G. HarmonCorresponding
University of South Carolina, John Brown University, Brown University, Mayo Clinic in Arizona
- IMIrfan M. Asif
University of South Carolina, John Brown University, Brown University, Mayo Clinic in Arizona
- JJJoseph J. Maleszewski
University of South Carolina, John Brown University, Brown University, Mayo Clinic in Arizona
- DSDavid S. Owens
University of South Carolina, John Brown University, Brown University, Mayo Clinic in Arizona
- JMJordan M. Prutkin
University of South Carolina, John Brown University, Brown University, Mayo Clinic in Arizona
Topics & keywords
- Medicine
- Incidence (geometry)
- Confidence interval
- Sudden cardiac death
- Cause of death
- Autopsy
- Athletes
- Sudden death
- Good health and well-being