Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin’s revival from sudden cardiac arrest on national television in January 2023 has jolted lawmakers in a growing number of states to ensure that more people will have access to lifesaving care.
Like thousands of young athletes every year, Hamlin’s heart stopped during a routine part of the game as he was hit in the chest during a play. But he received immediate emergency care that is still rare and was resuscitated on the field by medical personnel.
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