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Barriers Hinder EMS Workers From Using Best Resuscitation Practices
DALLAS–Local laws, insurance reimbursement and public misperceptions impede emergency medical services (EMS) workers from using best resuscitation practices, according to a study reported in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes. Less than half of local EMS systems follow national guidelines on transporting cardiac arrest patients and… Read More
SCA Foundation Mourns the Loss of Michael Jackson
Nation’s Leading Cause of Death Reportedly Claims the Life of a Pop Icon Pittsburgh, PA--The Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation joins countless Americans in grieving the loss of pop icon Michael Jackson. His apparent death from sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is a painful reminder that SCA is a leading cause of death worldwide. “While this tragic loss… Read More
Should ICD Patients Drive?
A team of 12 experts have released a consensus statement with recommendations for drivers with Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (ICDs). ICD patients have an ongoing risk of sudden incapacitation that may cause harm to others while driving a car, and thus driving restrictions are imposed making these recommendations an important guideline… Read More
Governor Rell Signs the Larry Pontbriant Bill to Place AEDs in Connecticut Schools.
Larry Pontbriant Jr. was a standout student and athlete at NFA. He died as a result of sudden cardiac arrest while running in a race at Mohegan Park. His parents lobbied with the American Heart Association and the Connecticut Athletic Trainers Association to get AEDs into all schools. They were successful. As of July 1, all school boards are… Read More
One More Fall Off His Bike...
Stephen Woodcock, Kokomo, IN – 62 at time of event (2009) After their normal Saturday breakfast out, Steve decided to get a quick bike ride in before they sat down to watch the Kentucky Derby. Diane was preparing for the race when the door bell rang. She was expecting Steve back, but it was the Sheriff’s deputy at the door, with bad news. Steve… Read More
Soccer Player Survives SCA Thanks to Internal Defibrillator
Belgian soccer player, Anthony Van Loo, 20, collapsed during a soccer match, but was saved by his implantable cardioverter defibrillator. The ICD kicked in and he was jolted back to life. Fortunately Van Loo's genetic heart condition was identified in advance and he was protected from the potentially life-threatening arrthymia. To see the video,… Read More
NC Representative, Police Officers Honored for Helping Save Rep. Becky Carney's Life
RALEIGH, NC– A House colleague of Rep. Becky Carney of North Carolina, and two General Assembly police officers are being honored for saving her life when she went into cardiac arrest. The American Red Cross is slated to present Tuesday lifesaving awards to Rep. Bob England and officers Forrest Johnson and Will Smith at a Legislative Building news… Read More
Kansas ICD Patients Celebrate New Beginnings
TOPEKA, KS--The "Heart Shockers" of Topeka, Kansas, got together this afternoon to celebrate the 19th anniversary of the support group. Patients with Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators, or ICDs, and their family members joined Heart Shockers to be able to share their experiences living with defibrillators. Today's “Picnic in… Read More
SCA Foundation Announces Winners of Video Contest
In honor of National CPR and AED Awareness Week, Foundation Donates Free AEDs to Winning SchoolsPittsburgh, PA–The SCA Foundation today announced the winners of its first video contest designed to raise awareness of sudden cardiac arrest. The student competition drove teams from across the country to submit videos about the importance of CPR and… Read More