Walter Hartwig
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Walter Hartwig
Livonia, MO
Date of Event: Nov 23, 2022
15 year old Walter, with no prior symptoms or history of cardiac illness, collapsed at basketball practice. CPR and AED therapy were administered by his basketball coach and school custodian, while the assistant coach called 911. CPR was resumed by a 1st responder, then EMT’s until Walter could be intubated and flown to the nearest PICU.
Diagnosis: Undiagnosed Arrythmia/High risk of sudden cardiac arrest
Treatment: ICD placement