Robert Robichaux, M.D., a local cardiologist specializing in electrophysiology, will be presenting a class for healthcare professionals on 12 Lead EKG and STEMI Recognition (2CEU credit). The class will be on Tuesday, February 26th from 7-9pm at the Foley Civic...
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October is CPR Awareness Month
It is TIME TO ACT. The survival rate from sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) in the U.S. has remained at 7% for the past 30+ years. To combat this statistic, you can take action by learning CPR so that you will be prepared to act if you witness a person suffering from...
CPR/AED training classes offered in Baldwin County
Would you know what to do if someone collapsed from sudden cardiac arrest or choking? Daphne's fire department offers CPR/AED classes several times a month to anyone from Daphne or surrounding communities. Don't put it off any longer! Take one of these convenient...
Sudden Cardiac Arrest Training Video
This is a great SCA Training Video by Simon's Fund that covers that causes of SCA, warning signs, and a what to do if a SCA occurs. All parents, coaches and athletes should be familiar with the warning signs of SCA and how they differ from "normal" exertion. Click...
Univ of South AL, June Med School Cafe – “SCD in Athletes & the Screening Controversy”
June Med School Café "Sudden Cardiac Death in Athletes and the Screening Controversy" The June Med School Café lecture will feature Dr. Lynn Batten, director of the division of pediatric cardiology at the University of South Alabama. Her lecture, titled "Sudden...
NIH and CDC launch registry for sudden death in the young
A registry of deaths in young people from conditions such as heart disease and epilepsy is being created to help researchers define the scope of the problem and set future research priorities. The National Institutes of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and...