Florida is the first state to require EKGs for high school athletes. It’s a mistake ^24.4%

STAT - By Katherine Hofmann - 6/30/2026, 8:30 AM

Anecdotal 28.5% - Negativity Bias 24.7% - Availability Heuristic 14.1%

As a new 18-year-old during my first week of college orientation, I marched through the doors of the local hospital for an appointment I never expected to need. A few days earlier, I had undergone a mandatory electrocardiogram (EKG) to screen for potential heart problems before joining my varsity crew team. Soon after, I was told my EKG... more