You are twice as likely to die at home from any reason as you are to get a heart attack in college basketall (assuming your stat is correct) and I don't see people doing a whole lot abou that.

I've seen some pretty silly posts here, but this just about takes the cake. If this is all you have to worry about, you're either a very sad person or you have very little in life to worry about.

I have an anxiety disorder.

Coaching some teams cause heart problems

Just don't take pre-workout before a game of Basketball. Made that mistake before. Silly me.

I would never take pre workout again. Tried it a few years ago and yeah, not good. I have had all heart tests, ECGs etc. I am not sure why I am worried about dying on court. Probably something to do with the media or something and the anxiety condition. I am hoping to be playing again by end of the year.

Sorry to hear you're struggling with aniexty Mike. Most of the population will at some point or the other, and part of it will be irrational fears. I've been there, but not fearing the same things you are.

But the good news is you will recover and things will get better and managable. You've really got nothing to worry about, keep reminding yourself, and hopefully you get back on court.

Hey Mike, the good thing is you are aware of your situation and from there you can identify when it appears - when that starts do what brings the balance back for you - it can be exercise, meditation, yoga, a few beers (if you are 18+), going to basketball, medication can also help.

Keep off stimulants if the anxiety is causing issues.

If you are going to have a heart attack - it could happen anytime during any activity not necessarily basketball. Under exertion cardiac conditions can appear and one should always consult their Dr / go to hospital if any concerns or unusual signs or symptoms appear.

all the best

You all make valid points. It is isnt something most healthy people worry about. I will definitely be back on court by the end of the year, but need to fix my fitness by working into slightly less athletic exercises first. I will just get my yearly normal check ups and play the game I love. I just sometimes want to see how other people think about things, sometimes I want to see how illogical I have become.

You put run in quotes yourself so you probably aren't running around at the same pace/ intensity as college kids. Isaiah Austin is a great example. Played college basketball then missed out on the NBA because his heart wouldn't be able to stand the extra stress of NBA basketball. Surprised even d1 college didn't bring it to the surface and very lucky it was caught.

It's definitely not a rubbish topic. There have been deaths on sporting fields (soccer in particular, several high profile heart attacks recently) and if the poster has an anxiety disorder then it's possible that he'd feel worried seeing these in the news. Nothing different to being scared of spiders. Irrational maybe, but based on evidence.

If you're worried, try a sports psychologist or a bit of meditation before a game. Something to relax you and help you get less worked up before a game. If your ECG says your heart is fine then you have evidence that your heart is good to go.

Anxiety can be associated with Cardiac Arrhythmias that cause tachycardias - way too fast heart..that can mimic anxiety type symptoms. Unless yo are hooked up to a halter monitor and they capture it when it is downloaded and documented in a diary and coincides with the symptoms you can not fully rule it out. Anxiety is a symptom of an underlying medical condition and should not be treated with such distain by some. It is not the persons fault and could happen to anyone of us in the future. Be empathetic people and educated as well. If it continues seek further help. It is okay to talk about it.