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New Guidelines Recommended for Cardiac Screenings in Youth

New Guidelines Recommended for Cardiac Screenings in Youth
Lene Righeimer is pictured with her four-year-old daughter, Rebecca, who died from an undetected genetic cardiac arrhythmia. Courtesy of Lene Righeimer
Lynn Hackman
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NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.—In 2003, Lene and Jim Righeimer suddenly lost their 4-year-old daughter, Rebecca, to an undetected genetic cardiac arrhythmia.

Doctors knew that Rebecca had succumbed to sudden cardiac death (SCD), but they couldn’t pinpoint why at the time.

Lynn Hackman
Lynn Hackman
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Lynn is a reporter for the Southern California edition of The Epoch Times, based in Orange County. She has enjoyed a 25-year career as a senior-level strategic public relations and contingency planning executive. An editor, blogger, and columnist, Lynn also has experience as a television and radio show producer and host. For six years, she was co-host of Sunday Brunch with Tom and Lynn on KOCI 101.5 FM. She is also active in the Newport Beach community, serving as chair emeritus of the Newport Beach City Arts Commission, among various positions with other local organizations.
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