Study pioneers new test for 'sudden death syndrome' in young athletes

(PhysOrg.com) -- When a high school athlete drops dead, the rare but fatal condition called "sudden death syndrome" dominates the headlines. For reasons that remain a mystery to scientists, some young athletes -- especially young males -- begin to experience an unusual heart arrhythmia. With over-exertion, their hearts stop pumping, leading to sudden death.

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