Sudden Cardiac Arrest

Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is a leading cause of death among adults over the age of 40 in the United States and other countries. In the United States alone, approximately 250,000 people die every year from SCA, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In fact, more people die each year from SCA than colorectal cancer, breast cancer, prostate cancer, auto accidents, AIDS, firearms, and house fires combined. SCA also affects many young people. Approximately 10 percent of SCA events occur among people less than 40 years of age.

SCA is a life threatening condition that can be treated successfully through early intervention with cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), defibrillation, advanced cardiac life support and hypothermia.

Monday, November 22, 2010

AED Used to Save Life at Athletic Club | My Fox Memphis | Fox 13 News

Does your athletic club value your life? If so, make sure it has an AED (automated external defibrillator) readily available! Athletic Clubs are one of the most likely places that Cardiac Arrest can occur and time is of the essence. This athletic club saved a life on Thursday with their own AED.
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AED Used to Save Life at Athletic Club My Fox Memphis Fox 13 News
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