Avoiding Sudden Cardiac Arrest in Children

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Avoiding Sudden Cardiac Arrest in Children

Sudden cardiac arrest in children is a devastating event for parents.  A new study shows that it may be avoidable with proper evaluation by pediatricians.  One important role for pediatricians is preventative health care, that is, preventing medical problems before they arise.  A common type of medical negligence arises when pediatricians neglect this important duty and skip important preventative measures like vaccines, screening for common med