Learn CPR this National Heart Month

Learn CPR this National Heart Month

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a critical skill that can save lives. According to statistics from Heart & Stroke, about 90% of people who experience an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest die. However, CPR, especially if performed immediately, can double or...
Introducing Let’s Talk SADS Live

Introducing Let’s Talk SADS Live

The Canadian SADS Foundation is pleased to announce that in January 2023 we will be introducing Let’s Talk SADS Live, a brand new live webinar series that will be streamed on our Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube channels. We are excited to bring a Canadian...
Arena defibrillator saves hockey player’s life

Arena defibrillator saves hockey player’s life

MIDLAND – The quick thinking of teammates – and ready access to an automated external defibrillator (AED) – saved the life of a 59-year-old man earlier this month. Simcoe County paramedics responded to a 911 call at the North Simcoe Sports and Recreation Centre in...
Family Tree May Aid Treatment of Inherited Heart Disorders

Family Tree May Aid Treatment of Inherited Heart Disorders

(HealthDay News) — Researchers who used family trees dating back to 1811 to estimate the death risk for people with inherited heart rhythm disorders say their findings can help doctors determine when to screen and treat today’s patients with these disorders. Sudden...