NBA to require heart screening for players

After a string of sudden heart problems in professional sports a few years ago, the National Basketball Association became the first professional league to mandate heart stress tests and echocardiograms for its players.

This is a great move by the NBA, and hopefully the NFL will follow in their footsteps.  No doubt these athletes are in great shape, but the with all the heavy training and effort the put forth, early detection of potential heart issue can save lives.

From The Detroit Free Press