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October is National Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month. Knowing the facts could help save lives.
October is National Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month. Seven common myths may be contributing to public hesitancy to take action. It's important to learn the facts. PITTSBURGH, PA -- Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) is a life-threatening emergency that occurs when the heart suddenly stops beating. It strikes people of all ages who may seem to be… Read More
AHA issues a scientific statement on COVID-19 cardiac arrhythmias
Cardiac arrhythmias are common in patients with COVID-19 infections and during recovery, which prompted a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association (AHA) published Oct. 14. It offers consensus on the implications for clinical practice, gaps in knowledge and future directions research.[1] SARS-CoV-2 can cause arrhythmic… Read More
History of COVID-19 doubles long-term risk of heart attack, stroke, and death
A history of COVID-19 can double the risk of heart attack, stroke or death according to new research led by Cleveland Clinic and the University of Southern California. The study found that people with any type of COVID-19 infection were twice as likely to have a major cardiac event, such as heart attack, stroke or even death, for up to three… Read More
World's first individual gene mutation test for predicting risk of sudden cardiac death
Scientists at the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute have developed a world-first individualised risk prediction tool for people suffering from a type of heart arrhythmia that can cause sudden cardiac arrest. This is the first time a gene mutation-specific test has been applied to predict the severity of heart disease. The discovery was… Read More
Pallone’s HEARTS Act to address Sudden Cardiac Arrest in young people passes House
Federal bill inspired by New Jersey student-athlete tragedies heads to the Senate, aiming to safeguard young lives across the nation WASHINGTON, DC--Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06), top Democrat on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, announced that his Cardiomyopathy Health, Education, Awareness, Research, and Training in… Read More
“AEDs for Youth” program launched
The Smart Heart Sports Coalition is proud to launch the “AEDs for Youth” program, offering new automated external defibrillators (AEDs), essential accessories and device management support to all K-12 schools as well as youth sports organizations across the country at substantial discounts. In collaboration with leading AED companies Coro Medical… Read More
Coro Medical named as a preferred provider for the NFL's Smart Heart Sports Coalition, launches Project AED365 donation Initiative
FRANKLIN, TN--Coro Medical, the leading provider of life-saving medical devices, today proudly announced being chosen by the NFL's Smart Heart Sports Coalition as a Preferred Provider for its "AEDs for Youth" program. As one of many critical initiatives the NFL's Smart Heart Sports Coalition is undertaking to prevent sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) in… Read More
Cardiac Arrest Survivor Alliance (CASA) connects with the MOKAN Resuscitation Academy
Walter Watts, a survivor and Cardiac Arrest Survivor Alliance (CASA) community ambassador, delivered a powerful message to the MOKAN Resuscitation Academy in Kansas City, Missouri, celebrating its 11th year, on the importance of considering recovery as part of emergency response. We're so grateful for the dedication of EMS providers, like those… Read More
New approach to defibrillation may improve cardiac arrest outcomes
OHSU study results suggest placing defibrillation pads in the front, back could improve dire survival rate — less than one in 10 people nationwide Joshua Lupton, MD, has no memory of his own cardiac arrest in 2016. He only knows that first responders resuscitated his heart with a shock from a defibrillator, ultimately leading to his complete… Read More