Every year in the United States about 100 young students will die from sudden cardiac arrest while playing a sport or practicing (Kelly). An electrocardiogram, better known as an EKG screening, can prevent many of these tragedies from happening.

Imagine you're in school, and your best friend suddenly collapses. What happened? Why? What do you do to help him/her? It's a lot more real than you think. It happened to the very author.

In this essay, Mims explains how many students die each year from Cardiac arrest, when prevention can and should be made in behalf of saving their lives. Schools around the country can help in the prevention and treating of students at risk.

Check out this essay today and learn more!