Experts Urge School Screening of Athletes' Hearts Nov 16, 2009
Eight students had Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome, an electrical defect that can cause arrhythmia. They were referred to pediatricians. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
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Taylor fell ill during the Miami game and was diagnosis with Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome, a heart abnormality after blacking out on the sideline. Johnson said he should be able to get the redshirt. (Georgia Tech Sports -- Rivals.com)
Yellow Jackets like their progress against the pass Oct 23, 2009
Cooper Taylor, a big, fast safety, is back at practice, but will miss his fifth consecutive game Saturday at Virginia because of Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome. Dominique Reese, a junior safety, returned as a full-time player against Virginia Tech after a shoulder injury. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Johnson says Tech will try and clean up defense Oct 13, 2009
He was diagnosed a day later with Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome and underwent subsequent surgery to correct the condition. Johnson said "we'll see" about the chances Taylor will play Saturday. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Heart condition sidelines Tech's Taylor Oct 8, 2009
He was diagnosed a day later with Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome. Those diagnosed with WPWS experience a loss of synchronization between the upper and lower chambers of the heart. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Hagan cleared to play, enjoyed visit Sep 17, 2009
There was a time recently where Ohio State safety commit Chad Hagan thought he would never play sports again because of a heart condition called Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome, causing an irregular or rapid heart beat. Hagan, a recent Ohio State commit, kept his head up and his luck has turned. (Ohio State Sports -- Rivals.com)
High School Notebook: Canon-Mac senior cleared to play Sep 14, 2009
Hagan's status for the year was in question because of a heart condition -- Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome, which can sometimes cause a rapid or irregular heartbeat. Hagan, a running back/defensive back and an Ohio State recruit, had a catheter ablation procedure in August and was not sure when, or if, he would be cleared to play. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
New Castle girls' coach leaves for Class AA Neshannock Sep 4, 2009
" One of those options will be Pitt, which Jones plans to visit in the near future. "I'm still committed to Penn State, but if some other schools still want to recruit me, I'm all right with that," Jones said. In other words, he still might sign with Penn State in February. Then again, he might not. Tired of this story? Well, this is the way it sometimes goes when players make verbal, non-binding commitments to colleges in their junior year. Jones' injury update Jones sustained a broken ankle in... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Friday Night Lights Sep 1, 2009
He is being treated for Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome, a heart disorder in which an extra electrical connection between the atria and ventricles causes the heart to beat irregularly, sometimes resulting in cardiac arrest. Earlier this month, Hagan had a catheterization procedure performed that would allow him to continue his football career. (Bucknuts.com)
Blue Chip Chat with Chad Hagan Canon-McMillan Aug 25, 2009
Has added 25 pounds since last year, but is waiting to be cleared by a doctor for full contact after being treated for Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome, a heart disorder in which there is an extra electrical connection between the atria and the ventricles. Hagan had a catheter ablation procedure done a few weeks ago and expects to be cleared to play Thursday. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Escovedo fights way back into cage Jun 27, 2009
"He did not, literally, start cage fighting at age 12, but you know what she means. As a teenager, he fought all takers and did drugs and misbehaved to the point where the principal at Sierra High asked Laura to come to the school and she walked into a gathering of all his teachers in a room with a sheriff's deputy outside.When she started to bolt, the principal told her Cole would be expelled if she left, and then she did it anyway. Laura Robitschek is a proud woman who broke wild mustangs and... (Fresno Bee)
