Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) can be a devastating blow, even to the most trained professional fighters. A couple of weeks ago, UFC heavyweight Shane Del Rosario passed away at a hospital in Newport Beach, Calif. nearly two weeks after being admitted to the hospital as a result of suffering sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) at his house.
Del Rosario’s roommate (and teammate) found him lying unconscious on his bedroom floor when
Del Rosario had been placed on life support after being admitted to the hospital and after a resuscitation by his medical team, his brain activity revealed no signs of life.
In a touching tribute, his family will be starting a charitable organization to help bring awareness and research efforts to sudden cardiac arrest and long QT syndrome, a heart condition that is suspected to have been a contributing factor to the fighter’s passing.
We offer our condolences to the Del Rosario family. Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) can target anyone, so be proactive and get your heart screened today.
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