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It's incredibly rare for a child or teen to die suddenly because of a heart problem, but it's a horrible tragedy when it does, especially because often it could have been prevented — if someone had just asked the right question.
We tend to think about sudden deaths like these in athletes, since we commonly hear about them happening on a playing field — and because most of the prevention efforts have been aimed at athletes. But they absolutely can happen in children and teens who aren't athletes, according to a 2021 policy statement from the American Academy of Pediatrics. The guidance it offers helps primary care pediatricians better screen their patients for the heart problems that can lead to sudden death. Here's what parents need to understand and do.
What might cause sudden cardiac arrest or death in children or teens?
There are several heart conditions that can lead to a risk of sudden death. They include
Four important screening questions can help identify cardiac risk
Many of these conditions can and do go unrecognized for years. However, the AAP says that these four questions can help identify which children may be at risk:
The last question underlines the importance of knowing details of your family history. We don't always like to pry, but knowing the details can be crucial for the health of others in the family. So don't be afraid to ask family members about the exact diagnosis they have been given by a doctor — and then share that diagnosis with your doctor. This is true of all health problems, not just heart problems. Of course, some people may not have access to their family health information.
How often should this screening be done?
Ideally, according to the AAP, your child's doctor should ask these questions at routine checkups at least once every three years, or on entry to middle or junior high school and on entry to high school. If the answer is yes to any of the questions, the child should be referred to a cardiologist (or to a cardiologist that specializes in arrhythmias) for further evaluation. Until they are cleared, they shouldn't participate in sports.
Families don't need to wait for a pediatrician to ask the questions, though. If the answer to any of them is yes, or might be yes, talk to your child's doctor right away. You could literally save your child's life.
Source: Harvard Health Publishing
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