Saving American Hearts, Inc Blog

Sudden cardiac arrest in athletes: Hidden heart conditions can trigger rare but fatal events during competition Though rare, sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) in athletes often unfolds in high-visibili …

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Alachua County bystander CPR rates save lives Two minutes into cardiac arrest — when the heart stops pumping and blood ceases to flow to the body’s organs — brain cells begin to die …

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CPR Ambassador Program raises awareness of CPR through advocacy and legislationThe CPR Ambassadors program helped high school students participate in advocacy and CPR training. Through hosting events …

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100 Hearts in 100 Days prepares people in CPR On Saturday, Jan. 3, The LaSalle Council Scouting America introduced the 110 Hearts in 100 Days campaign.  The campaign is aimed at training 100 peo …

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A mom’s mission: Saving kids born with hidden heart conditions The Adam L. Thompson Foundation was created out of heartbreak—but its mission is rooted firmly in hope. Adam Thompson was ju …

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'The Pitt' is medically accurate but fakes this simple procedure The creators of HBO's "The Pitt" take pride in the ER drama's often bloody realism, crediting fervent medical professional fa …

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