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CHPI researchers find public-access AED readiness alarmingly low
Twenty-one percent of public access AEDs sampled nationally failed at least one phase of testing. LOUISVILLE, KY -- No national standards exist for the maintenance of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) and their registration with manufacturers, making these practices voluntary and highly variable. What the public may not realize, however,… Read More
Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation: Passing the torch
The Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation has announced the retirement of Mary M. Newman, MS, from her role as President and CEO. Newman, who co-founded the Foundation in 2005, will continue to oversee its Cardiac Arrest Survivor Alliance (CASA), an online community supporting individuals impacted by cardiac arrest. With a master’s degree in nonprofit… Read More
President Biden signs bipartisan HEARTS Act into law
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- President Biden earlier this week signed into law the bipartisan Cardiomyopathy Health Education, Awareness, Research and Training in Schools (HEARTS) Act, which will help ensure students and staff in schools nationwide are prepared to respond to a cardiac emergency. The bipartisan legislation unanimously passed the U.S. House… Read More
Stan Wisniewski, 94, celebrates 70 years since his survival from sudden cardiac arrest
Stan is the oldest known survivor of sudden cardiac arrest. Today, Stan Wisniewski, 94, celebrates 70 years since he survived sudden cardiac arrest. “I am forever thankful to the three physicians who cared for me and literally saved my life,” said Stan. “The miraculous thing is that the next day, I was completely lucid and able to communicate… Read More
Pallone’s HEARTS Act passes Senate, heads to President Biden’s desk
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) announced today that his H.R. 6829, the HEARTS Act, has passed the U.S. Senate, marking a significant victory for public health. The bill, which overwhelmingly passed the House in September, now heads to President Biden’s desk for signature into law. The HEARTS Act—formally known as the… Read More
Social factors affect pediatric cardiac arrest outcomes
Socioeconomic status or educational level are associated with likelihood of CPR administration The odds on whether a child survives a cardiac arrest may depend on where they live, according to a new study from the University of Missouri School of Medicine. This study found that certain social factors that influence health are associated with… Read More
Mass General Brigham research leads to new insights on preventing brain injury after cardiac arrest
Investigators identified changes in immune cells that predict patient recovery, pointing to a drug that improved neurological outcomes in preclinical studies KEY TAKEAWAYS A team led by researchers at Mass General Brigham built the first immunology-focused biobank with samples from patients who experienced out-of-hospital… Read More
Emory-led Lancet review highlights racial disparities in sudden cardiac arrest and death among athletes
A recent major review of data published by the Lancet and led by Emory sports cardiologist Jonathan Kim, MD, shows that Black athletes are approximately five times more likely to experience sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) and sudden cardiac death (SCD) compared to White athletes, despite some evidence of a decline in rates of SCD overall. SCA and SCD… Read More
Arkansas advocates push for HEARTS Act passage by year’s end
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Former Miss Arkansas Cori Keller and her father, Lynn Keller, both of Stuttgart, met with representatives of Arkansas’ Congressional delegation this week to advocate for legislation ensuring students and school staff are prepared for cardiac emergencies. The Kellers joined American Heart Association advocates in the nation’s… Read More