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Did Damar Hamlin experience commotio cordis? What to know about the rare phenomenon

Fans watch as Buffalo Bills football player Damar Hamlin leaves Cincinnati's Paycor Stadium in an ambulance on Monday night after experiencing a cardiac arrest during a game. (Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)

Damar Hamlin's shocking midgame collapse has people hoping for the best and looking for answers.

The Buffalo Bills said in a tweet early Tuesday morning that the 24-year-old, who is in critical condition, experienced a cardiac arrest after a hit. The team later stated he was still in the intensive care unit after spending the night there.

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