Commotio cordis: How a blow to the chest can stop the heart
A recent incident during a Spanish Segunda División game between CD Tenerife and FC Andorra resulted in the tragic death of Tenerife player Jesús de Miguel. Although no official statement has confirmed the cause of his death, some reports suggest it could have been commotio cordis. This is a rare but well-known medical condition that can cause sudden cardiac arrest after a blow to the chest.
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