January 24, 2012

Minimize+ Circulationcirc.ahajournals.org Circulation. 2008; 117: 704-709 Published online before print January 14, 2008, doi: 10.1161/​CIRCULATIONAHA.107.188486 AHA Scientific Statement Reducing Barriers for Implementation of Bystander-Initiated Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation […]
January 9, 2012

Parents credit optional athletic heart screening for saving son’s life

Mary Garrigan Journal staff | Posted: Saturday, January 7, 2012 6:00 am It was the best $60 that Scott and Sarah Lepke ever spent. In November […]
January 3, 2012

DHHS Boy’s Lacrosse May Just Save Your Life

The last act of the 2011 season was donating an AED to honor one of their own. 12:51 pm It all started when Daniel Hand High […]
December 30, 2011

Gyms have duty to use defibrillators: NY appeals court

12/30/2011 NEW YORK, Dec 30 (Reuters) – New York health clubs have a legal obligation to use automated external defibrillators on members experiencing cardiac episodes, a […]
December 7, 2011

New Guidelines to Prevent Sudden Death in Sport to be Issued

Tuesday, December 06, 2011 By Michael Popke — AB Managing Editor Members of 65 sports and health organizations met Tuesday in Washington, D.C., at the third […]
November 15, 2011

Luckily he was playing in a local, elementary school because New York State mandates AEDs in schools.

Tough to find an AED in a hotel Posted at: 11/10/2011 3:40 PMUpdated at: 11/10/2011 6:38 PMBy: Benita Zahn At 72 Bill Johnson is probably busier […]
November 12, 2011

Athlete of the Week: Because Minutes Count in Emergencies

A teen who solicits corporate contributions for defibrillators got one in the hands of Northborough’s youth hockey coaches. By Charlene Arsenault and Mary MacDonald 10:20am At […]
November 9, 2011

Most Americans With HCM Live Normal Life Spans

Statement Highlights: , Nov 8, 2011 (GlobeNewswire via COMTEX) — Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a treatable disease compatible with normal longevity. — HCM is the most […]
November 7, 2011

Tito Gonzalez honored for Paul Waller’s life with CPR

Purchase Image Cardiac arrest survivor Paul Waller, right, hugs Janette Myers of Rural Metro who helped attend to him when he had a heart attack. / […]
October 26, 2011

Acomporas Help Screen for Heart Issues

 Northport students screened for heart conditions Saturday as part of Heart Screen New York, an initiative in conjunction with the Louis J. Acompora Memorial Foundation. By […]