Doctor: Heart issue led to Saranac boy’s collapse, death

SARANAC, Mich. (WOOD) — A Saranac boy who collapsed during football practice Wednesday died from a heart condition, according to the Kent County Medical Examiner’s Office.

Dr. David Start tells News 8 Skylar Lasby suffered sudden cardiac death caused by an abnormal heartbeat. Start explained Lasby’s heart went into an erratic rhythm, which caused heart palpitations. Start said further evaluation of Lasby’s heart condition is underway, but he explained that sudden cardiac death can happen to anyone.

Start said Lasby didn’t show any signs of trauma or infection.

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