Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) in athletes is rare but life‑threatening, typically occurring without warning during intense physical activity. It is most often caused by underlying heart conditions—many of which produce no symptoms until the moment of collapse. While SCA is rare, its impact is profound: 1–3 per 100,000 young athletes experience sudden cardiac death during exercise; male athletes are affected up to 10 times more often than females; higher‑risk sports include basketba...
