More Facts about Sudden Cardiac Arrest

It is imperative that you know about SCA (Sudden Cardiac Arrest). It is a known fact that people are dying everyday from SCA with no known health factors and no warning. Here are the facts about Sudden Cardiac Arrest:

• SCA is the leading cause for death in young athletes and young adults
• Sudden Cardiac Arrest can also occur without any known cause.
• It is estimated that 95% of SCA victims die before ever reaching the hospital.
• Currently, only about 30 percent of victims of sudden cardiac arrest (out-of-hospital) receive any type of CPR.
• Having a AED in the facility or home where the SCA occurs greatly reduces you dying from SCA.
• Having a Living for Zachary Heart Screening will detect any heart abnormalities and help with SCA prevention.
• Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) claims nearly 350,000 lives each year.
•  During sudden cardiac arrest, heart function stops abruptly and without warning. 

To read more about heart screening and Sudden Cardiac Arrest, visit www.Living4Zachary.org. Schedule your heart screening today and don't allow yourself to be a statistic.

Know your heart disease facts and know the heart disease myths

We are still learning about heart disease every day and there is so much information out there that often times it can get confusing. There is outdated information, misconceptions and many myths that people can buy into  when in regards to heart disease.

Know your heart disease facts and know the heart disease myths.

Myth #1: If your blood pressure or cholesterol is high, you may never know it. Unless you know your “numbers” and have them checked on a regular basis, you could be on the verge of a cardiac event like a heart attack and not even be aware. Most people think that if something is wrong with their bodies, they will feel it. While this is definitely true in many cases it’s not always so.

Myth #2: For years it seems that eggs have been the poster child for high cholesterol foods. As it turns out, eggs are actually a “near perfect food,” according to Baylor Healthcare's panel of experts.
They are  nutritious, protein-rich and a great source of vitamin D. However, eggs contain a lot of cholesterol. There are 213 mg of cholesterol in one large egg, for example. The bottom line, it is okay to eat eggs just not in excess. In fact, the American Heart Association recommends one egg per day while limiting the rest of your cholesterol/saturated fat intake.

And if you do like to eat eggs, it would be wise to cut out the bacon, sausage, and cheese that usually go with them.

Visit Living for Zachary to find out additional information about heart disease and Sudden Cardiac Arrest. 

Do you know what to do in case of an emergency?

Imagine this scenario: You’re at the busy mall with your closest friends when suddenly one of your friends falls to the ground. What would you do? Scream for help? Call 911 immediately? Your decisions impact the chance of survival for your friend.

Using an automated external defibrillator (AED) can be the difference between life and death in the critical seconds after a heart attack. AED’s are often the only hope of survival until emergency personnel arrive.

Don’t know how to use an AED? Don’t worry. Watch this helpful video from Baylor SportsCare that walks through the steps it takes to apply and use an AED to save a life.

In recent years, public locations including airports, malls, gyms and office complexes have all worked to make AEDs more readily available for the public. After you’ve watched the above video, know that AEDs can be operated in three simple steps: Turn on and apply the AED to the person, follow the verbal commands and prompts and finally, click the shock button when the AED instructs you to.

Remember, the moments after a heart attack are crucial. So act quickly and be confident!