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Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest in apparently healthy, young adults
Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest in apparently healthy adults younger than 40 years occurs at a rate of 4 to 14 per 100,000 person-years globally. In the US, only about 10% of the estimated 350,000 to 450,000 annual cases survive. Among these young adults, around 60% die before reaching medical care, while 9% to 16% survive to hospital discharge,… Read More
Preventable cardiac deaths during marathons are down, Emory study finds
While more people than ever are running marathons in the U.S., the risk of dying from a heart attack during a run has fallen dramatically in recent years. That’s a key conclusion from a new study by Jonathan Kim, associate professor in the Emory School of Medicine. Kim’s research is a follow-up to a study he published in 2012 — the first… Read More
Survival of athletes after sudden cardiac arrest varies by race
The overall survival rate of athletes who suffer sudden cardiac arrest has improved over the past decade, but the likelihood of surviving varies by race, where the cardiac arrest occurred and what athletes were doing when they collapsed, according to clinical research presented at the American College of Cardiology’s Annual Scientific Session and… Read More
Sarah Katz Caffeine Safety Act Reintroduced
This week, Congressman Rob Menendez (NJ-08) reintroduced the Sarah Katz Caffeine Safety Act, bipartisan legislation to increase transparency of caffeine in food and beverages. The bill is named in memory of Sarah Katz, who died in 2022 after consuming an energy drink. The bill introduces a number of new policies on caffeine in beverages,… Read More
2025 National CPR and AED Rally and March Event
The Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation is pleased to participate in the 5th Annual National CPR and AED Rally and March, hosted by Every Second Counts CPR. Please see below for a message about the event and a new project, Turning the Tide. For more information about the activities, visit the Every Second Counts CPR website. --- The National CPR… Read More
Resuscitation in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest – it’s how quickly it is done, rather than who does it
Key takeaways: The proportion of bystanders (as opposed to emergency medical services) performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on individuals experiencing out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) has steadily increased over the past decades. The study emphasises that the speed of CPR initiation, rather than who performs it, is crucial to… Read More
Sudden cardiac arrest among young competitive athletes before and during the COVID-19 pandemic
Early reports during the COVID-19 pandemic raised concerns that young athletes with COVID-19 would be at increased risk of myocarditis and sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) or sudden cardiac death (SCD). Many media and social media reports insinuated that COVID-19 illness or mRNA vaccines caused an increase in SCA/SCD in athletes. The study's objective… Read More
Scientific statement on clinical considerations for competitive sports participation for athletes with cardiovascular abnormalities
This American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology scientific statement on clinical considerations for competitive sports participation for athletes with cardiovascular abnormalities or diseases is organized into 11 distinct sections focused on sports-specific topics or disease processes that are relevant when considering the potential… Read More
SCA Foundation served as panelists in National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) media briefing
NATIONAL ATHLETIC TRAINERS’ ASSOCIATION HOSTED VIRTUAL MEDIA BRIEFING Sudden Cardiac Arrest: Reducing Risk & Ensuring Best Care in Sport & Life --- The Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation was honored to collaborate with the National Athletic Trainers' Association as panelists in NATA's virtual media briefing during American Heart Month.… Read More