Sudden death of athletes
Our actions & our advice

Sudden death
of athletes,
our studies
against
this scourge

La mort subite du sportif, Ultra sports science, ultra-endurance, fondation

It is often linked to an underlying. Heart problem, which was not detected in time.

Sudden death strikes 1/50,000 athletes worldwide, aged 12 to 35, each year. Brutally affecting people who appear to be in excellent health, it is still poorly understood. 93% of cases take place in front of witnesses, but only 1/3 of the people affected benefited from an immediate resuscitation.

We finance medical studies
dedicated to this scourge in sport
to better prevent & act.

Our medical research

What are the heart problems encountered in trail-running vs road-running?

Study: Epidemiology of heart problems in trail-running and road-running
Type of Sport : Trail & road running
Who: CHU de Grenoble Alpes - HP2 Laboratory - Inserm Unit 1042 - France.
Partners: Logever-Healthcare (www.logicoss.com)
Donor companies: Dokever & USS Dossards santé
Study in progress, started in 2019

Cardiac Issues (FR)

Education / Our advice

Athletes & Coaches

Cardiac problems and more particularly sudden cardiac death concern us all. Having first aid training is an essential recommendation.
• Notify the emergency services.
• Perform a cardiac massage as part of a cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Implement a defibrillator.
We must advance in our research to better understand the triggers, to propose solutions.

Our Tips & Recommendations (EN)

Ultra-Health Guidline (EN)

Event Organizers & Health Professionals

The external defibrillator doubles the chances of survival in the event of sudden cardiac death.
We train healthcare professionals and organizers to better prevent risks. We study with you the problems you have, and offer recommendations to better manage these risks.