Cardiac care for athletes
Exercise is medicine.
Jonathan Kim, MD, Associate Professor and Founding Director at Emory University Sports Cardiology, Atlanta, USA
Aged 22, Daniel Engelbrecht collapsed mid-match from cardiac arrest. Though he was back on his feet quickly and continued to play, he had to be substituted later in the game.
The doctor said I was lucky to be still alive.
Daniel Engelbrecht, retired German soccer player
Ensure access to AEDs and learn CPR!
Jonathan Kim, MD, Associate Professor and Founding Director at Emory University Sports Cardiology, Atlanta, USA
More than 16 months after his collapse, Daniel Engelbrecht returned to the pitch and scored his first goal three weeks later.
You are responsible for your health.
Daniel Engelbrecht, retired German soccer player
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