American Heart Association

7272 Greenville Ave.

Dallas, TX 75231

USA

Website:

https://www.americanheart.org

Phone:(214) 706-1507

Fax:(214) 987-9361

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Athletic Trainer Honored for Life-Saving Measures During Basketball Official's Cardiac Arrest

A high school basketball game in Marion, Ohio, took an unexpected turn when the official, Andre Johnson, collapsed on the court. Marion Pleasant High School athletic trainer, Joe Thompson, jumped into action

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Municipalities Address Urgent Need for AEDs in Parks

Sam Hopkins suffered a fatal heart attack last summer at the age of 56 while playing pickleball at Halpatiokee Park in Martin County, Fla. At the time of his death, the park didn’t have an automated external defibrillator available.

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Bills' Damar Hamlin Donates $100K Worth of AEDs to Nevada Schools

A year since NFL player Damar Hamlin's heart stopped mid-game, the recovered safety is partnering with organizations including the NFL to donate life-saving devices to dozens of high schools in Nevada. The initiaitive will cost about $100,000

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Hamlin's Cardiac Arrest Illustrates Importance of AEDs

As details emerge regarding first-responders' efforts to resuscitate NFL player Damar Hamlin following his on-field cardiac arrest Monday night, headlines across the country are pointing to the importance of preparedness at athletic events.

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What Have Myocarditis-COVID Connection Studies Found So Far?

Myocarditis isn't new, but since the coronavirus became a global pandemic, the condition's connection to athletes who recovered from COVID-19 has been in the headlines as sports programs continue to return to play.

Study: COVID Heart Damage Rare in College Athletes

Study Finds COVID Heart Damage is Rare in College Athletes

Study: Athletes With COVID Rarely Develop Heart Issues

A study published in the American Heart Association’s journal Circulation found “a low prevalence of cardiac involvement and a low risk of clinical events in short term follow-up” among collegiate student-athletes who had tested positive for COVID-19.

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Athletic Trainer Helps Save Football Official’s Life

A fast-acting athletic trainer is being credited with helping to save the life of a football official who collapsed on the field last month.

Student Dies at Rec Center Despite Quick Response

A student at the University of Hawaii collapsed suddenly during a workout at the Warrior Recreation Center over the weekend and ultimately died.

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