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Emergency Preparedness Starts with a Rescue-Ready AED
Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is one of the most time-sensitive medical emergencies that can happen in a workplace, school, or public setting. It strikes without warning and affects employees, customers, students, or visitors. When SCA happens, survival depends on immediate action. For every minute that passes without CPR and defibrillation, a… Read More
Leisure-time physical activity and risk of sudden cardiac death: a 28-year follow-up from the Copenhagen City Heart Study
A large long-term study from Denmark followed more than 10,000 adults for nearly 30 years to explore whether everyday physical activity affects the risk of sudden cardiac death (SCD). Participants reported how active they were during their leisure time—such as walking, cycling, or exercising—and researchers tracked health outcomes using national… Read More
Association between EMS response time and return of spontaneous circulation in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest patients in Busan, South Korea
A recent study examined out-of-hospital cardiac arrest cases in Busan, South Korea, analyzing how quickly emergency medical services (EMS) arrived and whether patients achieved return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) before reaching the hospital. Researchers reviewed 2,388 adult cardiac arrest cases from 2022 and found that 179 people (7.5%)… Read More
Hands-on Skill Training on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation for High School-going Adolescents: A Non-randomised Quasi-experimental Study from an Indian city
This study looked at whether hands-only CPR training could help high school students learn lifesaving skills. Researchers in Agra, India, trained students in 9th and 10th grade using a program that included a lesson about CPR followed by a day of hands-on practice. Before the training, students completed a questionnaire and skills assessment to… Read More
Incidence of Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest on a Post holiday Weekday
Researchers examined whether the risk of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) changes after holidays. Using a nationwide registry in South Korea, they analyzed more than 200,000 cardiac arrest cases that occurred between 2013 and 2023. They compared the number of cardiac arrests that happened on the first workday after a holiday or weekend with… Read More
Raising Awareness Worldwide: Jana Bonassi at Mrs. World
We are proud to share that Jana Bonassi, sudden cardiac arrest survivor, advocate, author, and Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation Ambassador, recently competed in the Mrs. World competition in Las Vegas, representing Brazil on the international stage. Jana continues to use her voice and platform to raise awareness about sudden cardiac arrest and… Read More
Hailey Yentz Named Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation Ambassador
We are honored to welcome Hailey Yentz as a Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation Ambassador. Hailey is a sudden cardiac arrest survivor, former collegiate student-athlete, and passionate advocate for CPR and AED awareness. A lifelong competitive distance runner, Hailey earned all-state honors in high school and continued her athletic career on a… Read More
2025 Impact Report Now Available
Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation 2025 Impact Report Advancing Awareness. Strengthening Preparedness. Saving Lives. In 2025, the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation expanded education, strengthened community engagement efforts, supported survivors and families, and advanced awareness efforts — helping more individuals and communities become… Read More
Honoring the Legacy of Martin J. Gannon
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Martin J. Gannon — a valued member of our Advisory Council and a dedicated former member of our Board of Directors. Marty’s passion for life and service was evident in everything he did. A beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, he carried the same spirit of care and commitment into his work with… Read More