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UNIVERSITY of Limerick has become the first higher education institution in Ireland to introduce mandatory screening for Sudden Arrhythmic Death Syndrome (SADS) for its high-performance sports scholars.
The initiative was launched last week as screenings got underway at the UL Sport Arena, marking an important step in protecting the health and wellbeing of the university’s elite student athletes.
SADS is a silent cardiac condition that can strike without warning, with 80 to 90 per cent of cases showing no symptoms.
Screening costs approximately €80, a small price compared to the risk, yet few people are aware of the condition or how straightforward screening is.
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