Tag Archives: cardiac arrest

  • Piermario Morosini Suffers Fatal Heart Attack During Serie B Match (Video)

    Piermario Morosini Suffers Fatal Heart Attack During Serie B Match (Video)

    Tragedy has stuck the sporting world once again. During an Italian Serie B soccer match between Livorno and Pescara, a frightening scene unfolded on the pitch, as Livorno’s Piermario Morosini collapsed while suffering a cardiac arrest during the 31st minute.  The medical staff quickly rushed onto the field in an attempt to resuscitate the 25-year-old, [...]

  • Fennville High Wins District Title Following Death Of Wes Leonard (Video)

    Fennville High Wins District Title Following Death Of Wes Leonard (Video)

    It has been an emotional week for the students, parents, teachers and basketball players at Fennville High School.  Just eight days after team leader Wes Leonard went into cardiac arrest and died on the court following their season finale, the boys on Fennville’s basketball team held heavy hearts in their chest and the Class C [...]

  • Swedish Hockey Referee Performs CPR, Saves Player’s Life

    Swedish Hockey Referee Performs CPR, Saves Player’s Life

    It is easy to portray officials of any sport as the enemy, and hockey refs are no exception.  When they call a good clean game without any problems, everyone seems to think “well they should because that is their job.”  And in those cases when they happen to make a few blown calls, players, coaches [...]