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Olympic Runner Survives Sudden Cardiac Arrest, Starts New Life After ARVC Diagnosis

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Source: The New York Times
Olympic Runner Survives Sudden Cardiac Arrest, Starts New Life After ARVC Diagnosis
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Olympic bronze medalist Jenny Simpson collapsed from a sudden cardiac arrest during a Raleigh community running event. Bystanders performed CPR and used an on-site AED, saving her life. She was diagnosed with arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC) and now lives with a pacemaker/defibrillator, unable to return to competitive running and adjusting to a new normal while treasuring recovery and family.

Topics:sports#aed#arrhythmogenic-right-ventricular-cardiomyopathy#cardiac-arrest#cpr#olympic-athlete#sports
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  2. Olympic medalist Simpson: Running chapter over after collapse  ESPN
  3. Former 1500m world champion Jenny Simpson steps away from running after cardiac arrest  The Guardian
  4. Former CU track star says she can't run due to heart condition  9News
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