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Asian adults in U.S. less likely to survive cardiac arrest despite bystander CPR equal to white adults
Comparison of U.S. bystander CPR rates for cardiac arrest found an unexpected disparity in survival for Asian adults compared to white adults, per study in Journal of the American Heart Association Despite similar rates of bystander CPR after an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, Asian adults in the U.S. have lower rates of survival than white… Read More
Bronny James reportedly recovering from cardiac arrest
The family of Bronny James, son of NBA basketball player LeBron James, reported that Bronny experienced cardiac arrest on Monday, July 24, while working out with his basketball team. He has been stabilized and is out of intensive care. No other details were immediately released. (SCAF Note: Bronny was discharged home on July 27.) On-site care… Read More
Current evidence identifies health risks of e-cigarette use; long-term research needed
New American Heart Association scientific statement outlines current science on health effects of e-cigarette use, calls for more research on long-term impact Statement Highlights: The number of people who use electronic nicotine delivery systems, typically referred to as e-cigarettes, has grown exponentially, especially among youth and young… Read More
Racial disparities discovered in patients with cardiac devices
Black patients with implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) have a significantly higher burden of disease than white patients with the same device, according to a new study from University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) cardiology researchers. Analyzing data from clinical trials conducted over a 20-year period by the Clinical… Read More
Submit your video to the Cardiac Arrest Survival Video Contest
The Citizen CPR Foundation (CCPRF) and the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation (SCAF) are jointly conducting the Cardiac Arrest Survival Video Contest as part of the Cardiac Arrest Survival Summit, November 29-December 2 in San Diego. Join us as we recognize the best short videos aimed at increasing awareness about Sudden Cardiac Arrest and the… Read More
Nominate your rescuer for the People Saving People Award
Bystander intervention often means the difference between life and death for victims of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). In fact, survival rates increase dramatically when bystanders act quickly and decisively. The Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation’s People Saving People™ Award honors 'ordinary' people with extraordinary spirits who helped save the… Read More
Damar Hamlin presents award to Buffalo Bills training staff during ESPYS
The members of the Buffalo Bills’ training staff were honored as recipients of the Pat Tillman Award for Service during the 2023 ESPYS after their quick call to action earlier this year saved the life of safety Damar Hamlin. The ESPYS on Wednesday night had Hamlin present the award after a moving tribute to the staff that was narrated by No. 3… Read More
Understanding cardiac arrest in young people
Cedar-Sinai investigators report lower rate of genetic variants associated with this deadly event. Cedars-Sinai investigators have identified rare genetic variants that might make some young people more likely to experience sudden cardiac arrest than others—but noted a lower rate for these variants than reported in previous studies. The findings… Read More
AI can accurately predict potentially fatal cardiac events in firefighters
Training a machine-learning model with real-life data from firefighters was key Firefighters regularly risk their lives in dangerous situations, but most deaths on duty are not directly caused by fire or smoke inhalation. Instead, approximately 40% of on-duty fatalities come from sudden cardiac death. Now, researchers at the National Institute… Read More