Survivor Story

Preventing Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) in Athletes: Lessons From Bronny James’ Incident

In a shocking turn of events, Bronny James, the talented offspring of NBA superstar LeBron James, recently experienced a cardiac arrest during a basketball training session at the Galen Center, University of Southern California. Prompt medical attention and interventions have stabilized his condition, allowing him to recover and be discharged from the Intensive Care Unit […]

Survivor Story

Interview with Shawn Sima, Who We Play For

  Shawn: My name is Shawn Sima and I’m the impact Director for a non-profit called Who We Play For. My story: I’m a retired Air Force physician’s assistant; I’m originally from Jacksonville, Florida, and now I live down in Merritt Island, Florida, a suburb of Melbourne. I retired from the Air Force in 2012 […]

Survivor Story

Sixty-six Years a Survivor: Stan Wisniewski SCA Story

Stan Wisniewski just celebrated 66 years since he survived his sudden cardiac arrest in 1954. Stan interviewed with the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation for the occasion, and his story is nothing short of incredible. He takes us back to the day it happened: December 17, 1954. It’s Friday, and Stan is working as a radiology […]

CPR, Sudden Cardiac Arrest, Survivor Story

Nashville Student Saved Weeks After AED Training

At AED.US, we talk about sudden cardiac arrest statistics all the time. It’s hard to imagine these numbers coming to life in our own communities, but stories like that of Nashville high school student Taylor Frost remind us that we can save lives right in our own backyards with proper training. We typically think of […]

CPR, Sudden Cardiac Arrest, Survivor Story