Former Patriots to be part of heart study on NFL players

"In an effort to provide former pro athletes with an accurate assessment of their cardiovascular health risks, Beverly Hospital at Danvers, MA, is teaming up with the Living Heart Foundation and the National Football League Care Foundation to host a comprehensive cardiovascular screening on Saturday for current and former NFL players. The event is part of a series of screenings being held around the country that are designed to provide players with an in-depth analysis of their cardiovascular health, while also providing valuable research data that will help the nonprofit foundation. It was established to help prevent sudden cardiac death in high school, college, and professional athletes, and is investigating links between professional football players and cardiovascular disease." Boston.com