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Lacrosse Has Highest Death Rate From Ill-Timed Blows To Chest | MomsTeam
Sudden deaths due to ill-timed blows to the chest (a condition called commotio cordis) are more common in lacrosse than in any other sport according to a new study in the journal Pediatrics.
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Commotio Cordis | Korey Stringer Institute
Commotio Cordis refers to the sudden arrhythmic death caused by a low/mild chest wall impact. Commotio Cordis is seen mostly in athletes between the ages of 8 and 18 who are partaking in sports with projectiles such as baseballs, hockey pucks, or lacrosse balls. These projectiles can strike th ...
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