Medical experts are raising awareness about sudden cardiac arrest in children and teens, and emphasizing the importance of knowing life-saving CPR.
Researchers at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia estimate that 23,000 kids a year suffer from sudden cardiac arrest.
Anthony Patricelli was 5-years-old when his heart suddenly stopped while he was at his sister's soccer game last May. Luckily, Anthony's mother, Sheryl Grell, is a nurse and sprung into action. Dr. Naim and other medical experts at CHOP have spearheaded a program called ‘Youth Heart Watch’ that aims to prevent sudden cardiac arrest in kids and adolescents.
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