The Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation is dedicated to bringing you the latest news and developments in sudden cardiac arrest prevention and treatment.
Seeking tri-state survivors
The Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation is working with the New York State Psychiatric Institute and Columbia University Department of Psychiatry on research related to the aftermath of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) survival. The research group seeks to connect with survivors from New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. If you have been struggling with… Read More
The Sixth Link of Survival
EMS World has published a new e-book, The Sixth Link of Survival: Supporting Survivors and Bystanders Following Sudden Cardiac Arrest, which features a profile of the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation (SCAF), interviews with sudden cardiac arrest researchers, and stories of survival and survivorship. “Even though survivors look fine on the… Read More
Alexa, do I have an irregular heart rhythm?
First AI system for contactless monitoring of heart rhythm using smart speakers Smart speakers, such as Amazon Echo and Google Home, have proven adept at monitoring certain health care issues at home. For example, researchers at the University of Washington have shown that these devices can detect cardiac arrests or monitor babies breathing. But… Read More
Cardiac arrest from opioid overdose has unique features affecting prevention and treatment
Statement Highlights: The U.S. opioid epidemic and related opioid use disorder are significant causes of cardiac arrest and death among adults ages 25 to 64. Opioid-related out-of-hospital cardiac arrest differs from other forms of cardiac arrest, yet it has not been completely described for health care professionals. The scientific statement… Read More
Sudden cardiac arrest: 5 things women need to know
Aside from COVID-19, sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is the leading cause of natural death in the United States. Each year, more than 350,000 people suffer cardiac arrest outside of the hospital setting. Nearly 90% of the cases are fatal. Unlike a heart attack, there is no warning of SCA, according to Olujimi Ajijola, MD, PhD, a clinical cardiac… Read More
Bystander CPR declines during pandemic
Every second counts when sudden cardiac arrest strikes. When a bystander performs CPR, it doubles a patient’s chance of survival. But fear of COVID-19 seems to be causing good Samaritans to hesitate—with deadly consequences. Since the onset of the pandemic, the survival rate for sudden cardiac arrest has dropped significantly, potentially due to… Read More
How to overcome CPR training barriers during a pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought many challenges both personally and professionally. For example, CPR training businesses were faced with new training barriers that could have brought our industry to a halt. But instead, we rallied together and figured out how to continue to provide our communities with lifesaving skills—all while keeping… Read More
Jennifer Chap named Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation Volunteer of the Year
The Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation (SCAF) is pleased to announce that Jennifer Chap has been named 2020 Volunteer of the Year. This is the first year for this annual award, which is presented to the volunteer who supports SCAF and its mission to raise awareness about sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) and help save lives. Jennifer became involved in… Read More
In memoriam: Bernard Lown, innovative cardiologist, antiwar activist
In memoriam: Bernard Lown, innovative cardiologist, antiwar activist Bernard Lown, a beloved emeritus faculty member and mentor at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, died on February 16, 2021 at his home in Chestnut Hill, Mass. He was 99. Lown’s was a life devoted to the health and well-being of people around the world, from his… Read More