Construction Site Safety: Building In Sudden Cardiac Arrest Protection

Construction Site Safety: Building In Sudden Cardiac Arrest Protection

Construction sites are bustling hubs of activity, filled with dedicated workers who build homes, offices and infrastructure. With various people an...
Construction Site Safety: Building In Sudden Cardiac Arrest Protection

Construction Site Safety: Building In Sudden Cardiac Arrest Protection

Construction sites are bustling hubs of activity, filled with dedicated workers who build homes, offices and infrastructure. With various people an...
Man holding his chest near heart. Shocktober: Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awarness Month

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 trigger...
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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 Emer...
Heart graphic in the human body. What is commotio cordis and how can it affect athletes.

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 ...
Yellow sign that says "Facts vs Myths" with a blue sky. White letters showing The Top Myths about 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 ...
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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 add...
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Sudden Cardiac Arrest Rates Have Spiked in Recent Months

The COVID-19 pandemic has dominated the news cycle for the past several months, from discussions about transmissibility to economic shutdown to dru...
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Sudden Cardiac Arrest and Covid-19

We all know the serious damage the COVID-19 virus has on the respiratory system, but have you thought of the effects it has on your heart? New rese...
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What is Sudden Cardiac Arrest?

If you’ve been on our blog before, you’ve heard us talk about Sudden Cardiac Arrest. Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) occurs when an electrical malfunct...
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What Causes Sudden Cardiac Arrest

Introduction Sudden Cardiac Arrest occurs when a heart’s electrical system malfunctions. Sometimes confused with a heart attack, cardiac arrest is ...

October is Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month: Education and Prevention

Risk Factors for SCA
Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month is a vital initiative set forth by the Heart Rhythm Society to educate the public and raise awareness for Sud...