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Sudden Cardiac Arrest

According to the American Heart Association, over 350,000 Americans die annually from sudden cardiac arrest. Some organizations estimate that 14,000 of these deaths are children and young people.

The CAS Foundation is committed to the early detection of Sudden Cardiac Arrest (CSA).

What is Sudden Cardiac Arrest?

Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) occurs when there is a problem with the heart’s electrical system, resulting in a disruption of the heart muscle’s normal rhythm. If untreated, this abrupt loss of heart function results in sudden death. The leading causes of sudden cardiac arrest are cardiac arrhythmia syndromes, which may be detected with an ECGAn electrocardiogram (ECG) is a test that records the electrical activity of the heart. ECG is used to measure the rate and regularity of heartbeats as well as the size and position of the heart chambers, the presence of any damage to the heart, and the effects of drugs or devices used to regulate the heart (such as a pacemaker). screening.

The CAS Foundation teams with organizations, businesses, and schools to conduct ECGs for youth, young athletes, and college athletes.