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The Heart-Brain Connection: The Link Between LQTS and Seizures
Researchers at the University of Rochester Medical Center recently discovered a genetic link between Long QT Syndrome (LQTS), a rare cardiac rhythm disease, and an increased risk for seizures. The study also found that people with LQTS who experience seizures are at greater risk of sudden cardiac death. According to research published in the… Read More
Survivor Video to be Shown on Big Screen at Pittsburgh Premiere of Superior
PITTSBURGH, PA--The Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation will be partnering with Beyond the Porch Productions on the Pennsylvania premiere of the award-winning Superior on August 31 in Pittsburgh. Superior is the first feature film by Edd Benda and Alex Bell, recent graduates of the USC School of Cinematic Arts. It is Edd’s debut as a writer, director… Read More
Bubble-Teers Needed
PITTSBURGH, PA--The Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation has been selected as one of two nonprofit organizations that will benefit from the BUBBLE RUN™ in Pittsburgh on Saturday, August 27th. The Foundation will have a table at the event and will provide CPR-AED demos. According to organizers, the 5K BUBBLE RUN™ is like running through Willy Wonkas’… Read More
National Academies of Sciences Workshop Explores Ways to Improve Cardiac Arrest Survival
PITTSBURGH, PA--Amid enormous city-by-city variations in cardiac arrest survival rates, turning “bystanders” into “actors” who are willing to start CPR before rescuers arrive is key to saving more lives, scientific experts said at a recent workshop at the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine in Washington. One key link in the… Read More
1,000 AEDs for 1,000 Restaurants: Firehouse Subs® Celebrates Milestone Opening with $1 Million Donation for Life-Saving Initiative
JACKSONVILLE, FL--In 1994, brothers Chris and Robin Sorensen opened the doors of the first Firehouse Subs restaurant in their hometown of Jacksonville, Florida. Nearly 22 years later, the fast casual chain known for its hot subs and hearty portions celebrates the opening of the 1,000th restaurant located in Rowland Heights, California. What… Read More
Triathlete Survives 45 Minutes Without a Pulse
A man who could be described as the picture of health suffered a heart attack out of the blue, his heart actually stopping for 45 minutes; but miraculously, he survived. Medical personnel from Doctor's Regional Medical Center performed CPR the entire time, even when the outlook seemed bleak. CORPUS CHRISTI, TX--46-year old Doug Commons said he… Read More
Inspirational Video from the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation, Featuring Survivors and Loved Ones, Urges the Public to Learn CPR and How to Use Defibrillators
The Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation , in partnership with BuddyCPR, has released a new three-minute video aimed at raising awareness about sudden cardiac arrest and the critical role of bystanders in saving lives. The video was launched this week at the National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine in Washington, D.C. PITTSBURGH, PA--… Read More
Allegheny County, Pittsburgh Announce Launch of Lifesaving Smartphone Application
City beginning CPR training initiative and introducing AED registration ordinance. PITTSBURGH, PA--Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald, City of Pittsburgh Mayor William Peduto and City of Pittsburgh Councilman Dan Gilman today announced initiatives to improve public safety services and empower residents to take… Read More
Cardiac Arrest Survivors Focus of Delirium Study
Retrospective study in American Journal of Critical Care assessed incidence of delirium in survivors of cardiac arrest treated with therapeutic hypothermia ALISO VIEJO, CA--A study in the American Journal of Critical Care (AJCC) found a remarkably high prevalence of delirium in a small cohort of critically ill patients treated with therapeutic… Read More