Sudden cardiac arrest does not come with a warning. It can strike a parent in the kitchen, a grandparent at a family dinner, or a neighbor shoveling snow on a January morning. Every minute without defibrillation decreases the chances of survival, and in many parts of Canada, an ambulance cannot alw …

Sudden cardiac arrest waits for no one, whether you are cooking dinner at home, cheering for your child’s hockey team at the rink, or taking a break at the office cafeteria. Every minute that passes without defibrillation decreases the chances of survival by roughly seven to ten percent, with …

Sudden cardiac arrest doesn’t warn you before it arrives. It can occur in the middle of a hockey game, in the backyard, around the kitchen table, and at a family party - without a whisper of a hint of warning. When the electrical impulses of the heart become stuck, it can fall into a rapid, e …

Sudden cardiac arrest can happen without warning, striking someone who appears perfectly healthy just moments before. In these critical situations, every second counts, and access to an automated external defibrillator, or AED, can mean the difference between life and death. But one question comes …

When a sudden cardiac emergency occurs, each second feels like an eternity. You call 911, get reassurance that emergency medical services (EMS) are on the way, then the agonizing wait begins. In Canada, even with the highly efficient system of emergency response in this country, the geographical, t …

When a person has a sudden cardiac arrest, every second matters; quick action can save a life. This is why Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) are so important. They help restart the heart by giving an electric shock when needed. One of the most trusted devices used by first responders is the …