In this week’s episode of “Heart to Heart,” Dr. Baucum discusses football season and reflects on Damar Hamlin’s sudden cardiac arrest in 2023. He highlights the importance of having defibrillators at games, when athletes should be screened and why former players remain at higher risk after years of intense activity. Dr. Baucum also shares advice for sports fans from navigating tailgating and alcohol consumption to understanding how drinking can affect the heart (including ways to avoid alcohol-induced arrhythmias).
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