Surviving sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is just the beginning of a long and often challenging journey. Survivors frequently face lasting physical, cognitive, and emotional impacts—yet structured support for recovery remains limited. That’s why survivor-centered programs like the Cardiac Arrest Survivor Alliance (CASA), created by the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation (SCAF), are not just helpful—they’re essential.
An article published in Resuscitation Plus by the European Resuscitation Council (ERC), titled “Organisations Supporting Cardiac Arrest Survivors: An Exploratory Survey of Organisational Structures and Activities,” confirms the critical need for programs like CASA. The study examined how survivor needs are being met globally and found that of the 56 organizations surveyed, eight—in Europe and the U.S.—offer structured, continuous support for survivors.
Among them: CASA, which at the time of the survey had more than 1,600 members—making it the second-largest survivor community among those that reported membership data. Today, that number has grown to over 1,845 survivors, co-survivors, rescuers, and advocates.
Read the full article here.
SOURCE: European Resuscitation Council (ERC)
About the Cardiac Arrest Survivor Alliance (CASA), a program of the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation
Launched by SCAF in 2023, the Cardiac Arrest Survivor Alliance (CASA) is a free, online community built to meet the ongoing needs of people affected by SCA. CASA offers peer support, webinars, virtual meetups, and trusted resources for navigating life after cardiac arrest.
Named in the ERC’s international survey, CASA is recognized as a trusted leader in survivor support—offering a reliable, compassionate space where anyone touched by sudden cardiac arrest can find hope and healing.
Learn more or join at: CASAhearts.org