American Heart Association New Report Outlines Ten Measures for the Prevention of Sudden Cardiac Death according
December 21, 2016
American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology Clinical Performance and Quality Measures
Washington, D.C. – A new report presents 10 quality and performance measures that are intended to help stakeholders—including health systems, legislative bodies, and nongovernmental organizations, as well as healthcare practitioners, patients, families and communities—in the effort to prevent sudden cardiac death.
The joint report from the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association is published online today in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology and Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes.
Sudden cardiac death is an unexpected death due to the sudden cessation of cardiac activity, which is also known as sudden cardiac arrest. (American Heart Association)
American Heart Association Publishes Policy Statement Advocating for Cardiac Emergency Response Plans in K-12
October 1, 2016
Dallas, TX – Each year, approximately 7,000 children age 18 or younger experience cardiac arrest outside a hospital with survival rates of less than 10 percent. Immediate CPR can double or triple the chance of survival.
The American Heart Association – the world’s leading voluntary health organization devoted to fighting cardiovascular disease – announced publication of a policy statement advocating for state laws requiring the implementation of cardiac emergency response plans (CERPs) in K-12 schools.
Only Four States Mandate School Planning for Cardiac Arrest Although 7,000 Children Annually Have Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrests
Tennessee Department of Health says Education Critical to preventing Sudden Cardiac Arrest
November 13, 2015
Tennessee Coaches Required to Complete Sudden Cardiac Arrest Course
Nashville, TN – Tennessee parents and coaches will be learning more about sudden cardiac arrest, the leading cause of death among student athletes.
The Tennessee General Assembly passed a new law in April 2015 requiring coaches and parents of athletes 18 years and younger to be informed about the signs and symptoms of sudden cardiac arrest. While this new law takes effect January 1st, 2016, the Tennessee Department of Health has training materials available now online.
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American Heart Association seeking Fit-Friendly companies
July 10, 2011
Call for applicants underway; deadline is July 31st
Nashville, TN – If you’re a company going above and beyond when it comes to your employees’ health, the American Heart Association wants to recognize you.
The association is encouraging Middle Tennessee companies to apply for their Fit- Friendly Award. The recognition honors employers who show progressive leadership and concern for their staff in the area of employee health, especially physical activity.
American Heart Association is looking for "Fit Friendly" Companies.
