Saving American Hearts, Inc Blog

Teen athlete survives cardiac arrest in Aurora thanks to bystanders, first responders and on-site AEDIt’s hard to imagine that phone call Cathleen Zahn received on the Friday night of July 19.The mom …

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Sudden cardiac deaths in college athletes fall, but still high in one sportCollege sports have seen a decline in the rate of sudden cardiac deaths, but rates remain higher for Division I men's basketb …

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Spurs SF Keita Bates-Diop 'Honored,' Named Finalist for NBA's Bob Lanier AwardKeita Bates-Diop has been an advocate for CPR and AED awareness since a 2017 incident involving his brother, and now, his …

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Toledo Firefighter Saves Referee's Life with CPR During Semi-Pro Basketball GameJohn Sculli, a basketball referee, experienced a "widow maker" heart attack while officiating a semi-pro game between th …

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When a ref collapsed on the court, a basketball player rushed to help — and saved his lifeMyles Copeland is a firefighter who also plays for the Toledo Glass City Basketball Club.His recent win on the …

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Coaches perform CPR, use defibrillator on NC student who collapsed during basketball practiceTwo Allen Jay Preparatory Academy coaches jumped into action Tuesday after a student collapsed minutes into …

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