Healthier Hawaii: Heart screening for athletes

With Buffalo Bills’ Damar Hamlin still recovering after going into cardiac arrest during a game, experts are looking into heart conditions and athletes.
Published: Jan. 11, 2023 at 8:25 AM HST

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - With Buffalo Bills’ safety Damar Hamlin still recovering after going into cardiac arrest during a game, experts are looking at the relation of heart conditions and athletes.

Dr. Jeremy Lum, division chief of cardiology at Hawaii Pacific Health, explains the importance of heart screenings for athletes and the difference between a heart attack and cardiac arrest.

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