Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA)

The Heart Rhythm Foundation created an “It's About Time” campaign on Sudden Cardiac Arrest. Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) is a leading cause of death in this country, taking the lives of more than 250,000 people each year — more than breast cancer, lung cancer, stroke, or AIDS. It occurs abruptly and without warning, and two-thirds of SCA deaths occur without any prior indications of heart disease.

Atrial Fibrillation

Atrial fibrillation (A-Fib or AF) is the most common type of heart rhythm disorder, or arrhythmia, caused by a problem with the electrical signals that coordinate the muscles of the atria. Without treatment, AF can also cause a fast pulse rate for a prolonged period, which can weaken the ventricular heart muscle over time, and lead to heart failure. In the past the Heart Rhythm Foundation created a campaign to educate the public about treatment options and reducing risk of stroke.