Sunday, October 19, 2008

NBA requires heart tests for players after problems in sports

"After a string of sudden heart problems in professional sports a few years ago, the National Basketball Association became the first professional league to mandate heart stress tests and echocardiograms for its players. These are the same tests doctors would recommend for Pistons fans - or anyone else, with many people at risk for coronary heart disease, heart attack and stroke" - Detroit Free Press

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