Sudden Cardiac Arrest

Shocktober: Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month

Have you ever experienced an unexpected cardiac palpitation or a temporary interruption in your heartbeat? Numerous factors, from emotional triggers to sudden disturbances, might attribute to these instances. However, an entire month is dedicated to comprehending these unforeseen cardiac events: Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month. The goal is to increase awareness about sudden cardiac arrest […]

Sudden Cardiac Arrest

What Happened to Damar Hamlin and Why Are AEDs & CPR Important?

The Story The Reach The Condition The Treatment The Damar Hamlin Takeaway The Expert RN in a Cardiac Catheterization Lab The Expert Pediatric Emergency Nurse in a Level 1 Trauma Department The Story:  If you watched the Buffalo Bills play the Cincinnati Bengals on January 2, 2023, you are well aware of the Damar Hamlin […]

Sudden Cardiac Arrest

What is Commotio Cordis and How Can It Affect Athletes?

What is commotio cordis and how can it affect me, child athletes and teen athletes in my family? Commotio cordis is a rare type of sudden cardiac arrest, or SCA, that occurs when the heart is shocked by a blow to the chest, typically during sports or other physical activities. It is caused by a […]

Sudden Cardiac Arrest

The Top Myths About Sudden Cardiac Arrest [PDF Download]

Sudden cardiac arrest is one of the leading causes of death in the United States, yet there are still a lot of misconceptions about what it is and how it happens. In this blog post, we’re going to dispel some of the most common myths about sudden cardiac arrest so that you can be better […]

Sudden Cardiac Arrest

Sudden Cardiac Arrest: What It Is & What Causes It

Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) is a medical emergency that often strikes without warning and can lead to devastating consequences if not promptly addressed. In this blog, we’ll explore the underlying causes of SCA, its relationship with various heart conditions, and some critical facts highlighting the importance of understanding and responding to this life-threatening event. By […]

Sudden Cardiac Arrest

Highlights from AHA Heart and Stroke Statistics 2022 Update

The National Institutes of Health and the American Heart Association annually report the most up-to-date statistics related to heart disease, stroke, and cardiovascular risk factors. The American Heart Association’s latest report, Heart and Stroke Statistics – 2022 Update, highlighted that cardiac arrest remains a public health crisis. Report Highlights Regardless of being a leading cause of […]

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Why Are Women Less Likely to Receive Bystander CPR?

Something doesn’t add up: women are at lower risk for sudden cardiac arrest than men, per a 2016 American Heart Association study. But men have a 23% greater chance of surviving an SCA. This same study also revealed that men are more likely to receive bystander CPR. That’s a difference of 6% for SCAs that […]

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