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How can athletes play with ICDs, and what happens when one goes off?

How can athletes play with ICDs, and what happens when one goes off?
BBC Sport Monday 08 June 2026, 13:59 UTC 1 min read
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BBC Sport explores how athletes with cardiac health issues are able to continue playing, the risks, and what happens when an ICD goes off.

BBC Sport explores how athletes with cardiac health issues are able to continue playing, the risks, and what happens when an ICD goes off.
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