A new Florida law now makes it mandatory for new student-athletes to get their heart checked before they can play a sport in high school.

Senate Bill 1070, also known as the “Second Chance Act,” requires at least one electrocardiogram, also known as an “EKG,” in addition to the already required physical for any Florida student attempting to participate in high school sports.

Jim Harbaugh listened to his heart when he began to feel off in pregame warmups.

The effects of sudden cardiac arrest can be quick and deadly.

Taking your child to get an EKG is an unexpected new item on the back-to-school checklist pediatricians recommend parents to mark off immediately.