Saving American Hearts, Inc Blog

Florida's 'Second Chance Act' requires heart tests for athletes A set of tiny electrical leads, one computer screen and a little less than five minutes on the clock might be all it takes for Anastasia …

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Woman left disabled for life after medics pressed wrong button on defibrillator during cardiac arrest A TV producer left disabled for life when bungling paramedics ‘pressed the wrong button&rsqu …

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Teen hid her heart condition from friends and teachers. Then, she nearly died while rushing to class (exclusive) A South Carolina teen hid her serious heart condition from friends and teache …

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Doctor offers tips following shoveling collapse in Boardman Boardman police did CPR on a person who collapsed Monday after shoveling snow on Salinas Trail. The person was taken to the hospital in …

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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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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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