sca in the media (1)

Eton College student dies after suffering SCA on school field

Raphaël Pryor, who was in Year 13, was playing the Field Game - the school’s variation of football - when he suddenly fell ill on Saturday Despite medical efforts, he was sadly pronounced dead on the same day.

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Source: Independent

21 Mar 2024

 

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BMW Worker Dies of SCA at engine plant

West Midlands Ambulance Service said it sent a number of crews to Canton Lane, Coleshill, on Sunday evening, where a man was found in a critical condition, but despite everyone's best efforts, he could not be saved.

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Source: BBC News

11 Mar 2024

 

Gareth Bale

Gareth Bale installs defibrillator at home

Former Wales and Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale says he has installed a defibrillator at his home as well as buying one for his family members. The ex-Wales captain, 34, has already taken steps to try to cope with the risk of sudden cardiac arrest.

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Source: BBC News

29 Feb 2024

 

New Project (5)-2

Man given 'another chance at life' after cardiac arrest in Rainhill

In September 2023,  Ray Hughes was walking a group of five friends near the M62 motorway at Rainhill Stoops when he suddenly fell ill and collapsed. Fortunately, one of the group, Greg Wood, is a North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) volunteer and community first responder and instantly started the resuscitation process while the others pinpointed their location and called 999.

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Source: St Helens Star

13 Feb 2024

 

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Bolton FC announce fan has died after SCA at match

Iain Purslow, a lifelong Wanderers fan, was treated at the stadium before he was taken to a hospital where he died. A statement posted to the club’s official website read: “Bolton Wanderers are deeply saddened to confirm that the supporter taken ill at yesterday afternoon’s home fixture against Cheltenham Town has passed away.

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Source: The Guardian

14 Jan 2024

 

New Project (4)

Luton Town  captain Tom Lockyer suffers SCA on the pitch

Tom Lockyer collapsed in the 58th minute of Luton's match against Bournemouth; Luton captain was taken to hospital and described as 'alert and responsive' by a Bournemouth staff doctor; the game was later called off with the score at 1-1

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Source: Sky Sports

17 Dec 2023

 

New Project (3)-3

Dad, 62, dies after suffering SCA 'out of the blue' during a massage

Granddad and dad-of-four Kevin Lewis died after a sudden cardiac arrest while having a massage in May 2022 at the age of 62. Son Luke Lewis, 32, has now spoken out, describing his father as a 'big character' with his death 'completely out of the blue'.

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Source: Mirror

6 Dec 2023

 

New Project (2)-1

Mum-of-three does from SCA aged just 40

Paul Dawson, 62, fell ill at his Bradford home in the early hours of 3 April. His wife called 999 four times before paramedics arrived, by which time he was in cardiac arrest.

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Source: Kent Online

21 Nov 2023

 

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Derek Reynolds, Leyton Orient fan suffers SCA at football match

Paul Dawson, 62, fell ill at his Bradford home in the early hours of 3 April. His wife called 999 four times before paramedics arrived, by which time he was in cardiac arrest.

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Source: Mail Online

4 Oct 2023

 

New Project (1)-1

Bradford man died of cardiac arrest after ambulance delay 

Paul Dawson, 62, fell ill at his Bradford home in the early hours of 3 April. His wife called 999 four times before paramedics arrived, by which time he was in cardiac arrest.

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Source: BBC News

1 Oct 2023

 

New Project-2

Woman, 40, dies after SCA while sea swimming

The woman, believed to be in her late 40s, was swimming at Lisfannon Beach in Buncrana on Sunday morning when it is suspected she had a cardiac arrest. It is understood the casualty was from the local area.

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Source: Irish Mirror

24 Sept 2023

 

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Brit man, 19, dies after suffering three SCA on a beach in Ibiza

Jude Harvey, 19, from Southend-on-Sea, died on July 23 after spending two days in hospital. Ms Brown heard how there was no defibrillator on the beach but his step-sister performed CPR while waiting for an ambulance.

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Source: The Sun

16 Aug 2023

 

bonnyLebron SCA

Bronny James, older son of LeBron James, suffers cardiac arrest

Bronny James, the older son of NBA star LeBron James, suffered a cardiac arrest during basketball practice at the University of Southern California and was hospitalized Monday, according to a statement from a family spokesperson.

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Source: CNN 

26 Jul 2023

 

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Cyclist dies from cardiac arrest in Hemel Hempstead

A cyclist has died from a cardiac arrest after coming off his bike in Hemel Hempstead on Sunday. The incident occurred at around 1.30pm yesterday in Pouchen End Lane, when a man in his 60s, for reasons yet to be established, came off his black and blue mountain e-bike, suffering a cardiac arrest.

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Source: The Herts Advertiser 

17 Jul 2023

 

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Woman suffers SCA at cinema and strangers save her life

Sarah Knight, mother of two young children, was on a cinema date with husband Patrick when she collapsed. Sarah Knight, mother of two young children, was on a cinema date with husband Patrick when she collapsed

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Source: Cheshire Live

11 Jul 2023

 

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Diane Fenton went into cardiac arrest at her home in Leyland

A woman whose heart stopped beating has met the community first responder, along with the North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) crew, who helped save her life. Diane Fenton went into cardiac arrest at her home in Leyland in January 2023. She was in her living room when she suddenly collapsed and became unresponsive.

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Source: Lancashire Telegraph

11 Jul 2023

 

New Project (1)  

Mother, 32, suffers SCA  just 14 hours after her five-month-old baby dies

A 'bereft' mother suffered a cardiac arrest and died just 14 hours after her baby suddenly passed away in a suspected co-sleeping tragedy, an inquest has heard. His 32-year-old mother then later checked into the Harplands Hospital mental health unit and told staff there she was bereft at the death of her child.

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Source: Daily Mail

4 Jul 2023

 

cyclist sca

Cyclist saved by officers after suffering cardiac arrest in Richmond Park

A cyclist has thanked two Met police officers who helped save his life after he suffered cardiac arrest during a 100-kilometre bike ride.  Peter Krivdina was cycling through Richmond Park when he collapsed and stopped breathing on Sunday, May 7.

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Source: Evening Standard

2 Jul 2023

 

wedding day sca

Man suffers cardiac arrest on son's wedding day

Sarah Foreland and her husband had planned for a small ceremony at Poole Guildhall with 20 people, with a big party set for the following day but tragedy struck when her new father-in-law, John Bullock, left to drive home after the ceremony last August. He was two minutes from the venue when he collapsed at the wheel.

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Source: Bournemouth Echo

27 Jun 2023

 

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Woman, 80, taken to hospital after suffering cardiac arrest on seafront

A woman has been taken to hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest on the seafront. Emergency services responded to the woman near Brunswick Lawns, Hove, at 11.30am today. Pictures showed three police cars and two ambulances attending the incident near the peace statue.

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Source: Yahoo Sport

24 Jun 2023

 

footballer sca

Ex-Premier League star Cedric Roussel dies aged just 45 after SCA

Belgian striker Cedric Roussel, who represented Coventry and Wolves while playing in the UK, has died suddenly at the age of just 45 after suffering a cardiac arrest

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Source: Daily Mirror

24 Jun 2023

 

MMA SCA

Cris Lencioni: American fighter suffers cardiac arrest during training

Bellator fighter Cris Lencioni is in "uncharted territory" after suffering a cardiac arrest in training. The 28-year-old has been in hospital since the incident on 8 June and his wife, Marca, says they are "hopeful" he will continue to make progress.

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Source: BBC

20 Jun 2023

 

diver SCA article

Off-duty officers come to aid of driver, 69, that had cardiac arrest

John Walker, 69, was dragged unconscious from his vehicle and placed into the middle of a busy road where CPR was performed. After the road was closed, a third 'hero' off-duty nurse, Sarah Watson administered first aid until an ambulance arrived.

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Source: The Northern Echo

15 Jun 2023

 

Teenager SCA

Teenager 'lucky to be alive' after suffering a cardiac arrest at school

Oliver McGreevy who is 14 is a pupil at Methodist College in south Belfast and was playing rugby when it happened. His heart had stopped beating for eight minutes. Oliver's friends frantically called for help and teachers performed CPR, saving his life.

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Source: ITV X

14 Jun 2023

 

rugby player article

Rugby Player suffers SCA and collapsed on the pitch

A rugby player's life was saved by quick-thinking clubmates after he suffered a cardiac arrest on the pitch. Steff Howells was unconscious and received CPR for a total of 17 minutes after his heart stopped on the rugby field in October 2022.

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Source: Wales Online 

12 Jun 2023

 

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Man having SCA saved by two off-duty police officer and nurse

A man who suffered a cardiac arrest while at the wheel of his car was saved when two off-fury police officers dragged him into the road and started carrying out CPR. John Walker, 69, was kept alive in the road bu the officers and then off-duty nurse Sarah Watson.

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Source: Nottingham Post

11 Jun 2023

 

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Breaking Bad Actor Mike Batayeh dies of SCA

Batayeh suffered cardiac arrest in Michigan on 1 June. His sister told TMZ.com that her brother had died in his sleep and that he had no history of heart issues. Batayeh appeared on three episodes of the award-winning AMC show between 2011 and 2012 

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Source: Independent

10 Jun 2023 

 

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Stevenage cardiac arrest survivor thanks people who saved her

A grandmother who had a cardiac arrest at the wheel of her car has been reunited with the people who helped to save her life. Kay Rush, 63, a keen runner, was driving along Fellowes Way in Stevenage in April when her heart stopped, causing her to crash into a parked car.

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Source: ITV News

7 Jun 2023 

 

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Grandfather dies after SCA had 'heart of gold'

Jason, a father of seven and a grandfather of four, previously had a heart attack two years ago May 8, 2021. His father, who worked as a cleaner with Amey at Earl Spencer School, previously complained of chest pains so used Angina spray. However, these later turned into a cardiac arrest on the morning of May 16, James said.

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Source: Northants Live

7 Jun 2023 

 

cyclist (1)

Cyclist saved by heroic strangers after cardiac arrest

A Devon cyclist is recovering in hospital and awaiting an operation after he suffered a sudden cardiac arrest last week. Andrew Hold had been travelling down the Tarka Trail near to Heanton Court on May 27 when the medical episode happened.

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Source: Devon Online

1 Jun 2023

 

cricket fan

Cricket fan's life saved after cardiac arrest

A man who suffered a cardiac arrest while watching a cricket match has praised the off-duty hospital worker who saved his life.  Chris Sexton, 76, was enjoying his afternoon at Ockbrook and Borrowash Cricket Club, near Derby, on 20 May when he fell ill and collapsed.

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Source: BBC News

30 May 2023 

 

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Young woman dies of SCA in front of parents at family dinner

26-year-old woman died suddenly while playing cards with her parents after going into cardiac arrest. She collapsed during the family dinner. The woman's mother, Kay Duchatel, performed CPR on her, but was ultimately unable to save her daughter.

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Source: Newsweek

26 May 2023 

 

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Man dies after suffering cardiac arrest at Rivington Pike in Chorley

The man, said to be in his sixties, collapsed at the summit of the beauty spot on Sunday 21 May.  Members of the public, including two nurses who happened to be nearby, had started CPR before the arrival of any emergency services.

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Source: ITV News

21 May 2023 

 

New Project

Man dies one day after Plymouth hospital discharge

Connor Robinson, 29, died after having a cardiac arrest at his temporary accommodation in Ivybridge, Devon in August 2021. The previous day he had been discharged from Derriford Hospital in Plymouth.

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Source: BBC News

18 May 2023 

 

essex sca

Woman suffers SCA after music festival

Samantha Broad, 27, was at the New World Festival in Gloucester Park, Basildon, Essex, on 30 April. Results of a post-mortem examination have been delayed by toxicology and histology tests. The inquest at Essex coroner's court was adjourned.

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Source: BBC News

17 May 2023 

 

Bournemouth SCA

Woman goes into SCA on Bournemouth promenade

Witnesses said they saw the paramedics performing CPR on an individual. A spokesperson for Dorset Police said that the force was called by the ambulance service at 5.34pm to reports of a sixty-year-old female in cardiac arrest on the promenade.

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Source: Bournemouth Daily Echo 

14 May 2023 

 

student

Student, 19 dies of SCA in shower while on holiday

Rhea Hourigan, 19, was visiting her aunt in the French capital for a few days at the end of April before returning to Durham University after the Easter Break when she suffered a sudden cardiac arrest

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Source: The Mirror

7 May 2023 

 

sca in the media

Mum-of-two suffers SCA at Cinema

Sarah Knight had been enjoying a date night with her husband Patrick when her heart stopped beating. The couple was out watching the latest Avatar film at a cinema in Didsbury when the mum-of-two suddenly slumped over in her chair.

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Source: The Mirror

23 Apr 2023 

 

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Healthy Young Man, 29, dies of SCA

'Fit and healthy' Robert Golding was just 29 and weeks away from walking down the aisle when he died suddenly of sudden unexplained cardiac arrest, leaving family and loved ones devastated. Robert Golding, 29, died of unexplained cardiac arrest, with his devastated family now speaking out about their "mountain of unanswerable questions".

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Source: The Mirror

21 Apr 2023 

 

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Paul O'Grady's cause of death confirmed as SCA

Obtained by the Express, his death certificate has revealed the entertainer who lived in Kent, died from sudden cardiac arrhythmia. O'Grady's husband, Andre Portasio, confirmed in a statement that he died “unexpectedly but peacefully” at his home in Aldington near Ashford on 28 March.

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Source: ITV

17 Apr 2023 

 

US article

Woman, 28 suffers SCA at work, CPR &  AED saved her life

Heather Baker was 28 and a school administrator in Pecatonica, Illinois, when she walked into a conference room for a meeting. She was chatting and joking with her colleagues when she was hit by a sudden wave of nausea.

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Source: US News

7 Apr 2023 

 

New Project-1

Passenger dies of SCA on Jet2 flight from Tenerife to Manchester

A Jet2 passenger died on board a flight from Tenerife to Manchester that was forced to make an emergency landing in Newquay. Witnesses said an alert was issued around three hours into the journey on Sunday night after a traveller required medical assistance.

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Source: Daily Mail

4 Apr 2023 

 

football article (1)

Boy, 13 dies of SCA at football match

A 13-year-old boy died after collapsing during a football game when his heart stopped, an inquest heard. The medical cause of death was given as "sudden cardiac death in a morphologically normal heart".

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Source: BBC News

25 Mar 2023 

 

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Head teacher saved by Oliver King defibrillator

A head teacher whose life was saved by a defibrillator has been welcomed back by his pupils, seven months after having a cardiac arrest in his school.

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Source: BBC News

24 Mar 2023 

 

American Airlines

Man dies after SCA on American Airlines flight

A passenger aboard an American Airlines flight passed away due to cardiac arrest and an allegedly faulty defibrillator. The man, Kevin Greenridge, was aboard American Airlines flight when he went into sudden cardiac arrest.

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Source: Simply Flying

21 Mar 2023 

 

nurse article (1)

Heroic nurse saves man's life after cardiac arrest

A heroic student nurse saved a man's life when his heart stopped beating during a meal at a North Staffordshire pub. Molly Ralston had just sat down for her Sunday roast when Paul Dono suddenly collapsed in The Boughey Arms,

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Source: Stoke on-trent live

17 Mar 2023 

 

jump inc article

Boy suffers cardiac arrest at trampoline park

A teenage boy was rushed to hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest in a Leeds trampoline park.  Police and Yorkshire Ambulance Service rushed to the scene and a boy was taken to hospital.

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Source: Leeds Live

17 Mar 2023 

 

cheerleader

Mom saves daughter’s life after cardiac arrest during cheerleading 

A woman in North Carolina sprang into action and performed CPR when her teenage daughter went into cardiac arrest while warming up at a cheerleading competition earlier this month.

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Source: today.com

15 Mar 2023

 

cornwall article

Cornwall mum who died after suffering SCA

A mum from Cornwall who collapsed and died suddenly has been remembered as being "everything to her boys". Linda Marshall, 57, was a mother-of-two with a successful career and just a week prior to the tragedy was healthy and happy.

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Source: Cornwall Live

13 Mar 2023

 

rugby fan (1)

Ulster fan suffers cardiac arrest during game

Cardiff Rugby have thanked a group of supporters who aided an Ulster fan who suffered a cardiac arrest during their United Rugby Championship game on Saturday. the individual was moved to a safe location where they were resuscitated by the St John’s Ambulance team.

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Source: Belfast Telegraph

7 Mar 2023

 

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Girl pronounced dead at home after suffering cardiac arrest

A girl died following a cardiac arrest at an address in Trowbridge, police have confirmed. Officers were called to an address on Poplar Tree Lane, Southwick, at around 4pm on February 25 following reports of a girl in cardiac arrest.

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Source: Somerset Live

7 Mar 2023

 

gorton pure gym article

Horrifying moment man collapsed in workout at PureGym

Danny Albanese's heart stopped three times at PureGym in Gorton. The 63-year-old had not long arrived at PureGym in when he became unwell. He had been doing a mobility workout when he suddenly lost control of his body and collapsed.

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Source: Manchester Evening News

6 Mar 2023

 

footballer (1)

Footballer, 21, dies after sudden cardiac arrest

Ivorian youngster Moustapha Sylla died on his way to hospital aged 21 after suffering a cardiac arrest during a match for Racing Club d'Abidjan against SOL FC in the Ivory Coast top flight

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Source: Daily Star

6 Mar 2023

 

New Project (2)

Police investigate death of girl who suffered cardiac arrest

Police are investigating the sudden death of a child who suffered a cardiac arrest at a traveller site. Wiltshire Police say that a girl suffered a cardiac arrest at an address in Southwick, Trowbride, and sadly passed away at the scene on February 25.

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Source: Daily Mail

6 Mar 2023

 

Cardiff sca (1) Rugby Fan taken to hospital after cardiac arrest

A rugby spectator has been taken to hospital after having a suspected cardiac arrest during the Cardiff - Ulster match at Cardiff Arms Park. He fell down steps in the stadium on Saturday evening, a Cardiff Rugby spokesman said.

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Source: BBC News

5 Mar 2023

 

Norfolk Defibs (1)

260 defibs put in Norfolk and Suffolk by Heart 2 Heart

After launching Heart 2 Heart, Mrs Biggs, from Bradwell, near Great Yarmouth, is proud to have installed more than 260 defibrillators across the region.

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Source: Great Yarmouth Mercury

24 Feb 2023

 

New Project (3)-2

Cabin Crew member suffers SCA after landing

A cabin crew member, aged just 24, died unexpectedly from sudden cardiac arrest after the plane landed at Stansted Airport. Greta Dyrmishi was a member of staff working for the airline Air Albania.

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Source: Daily Mail

23 Feb 2023

 

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Air ambulance lands after woman has cardiac arrest

A woman in her thirties suffered a cardiac arrest and emergency services including Essex Police, East of England Ambulance Service and the air ambulance aided her at the scene on Monday evening.

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Source: Gazette Standard

22 Feb 2023

 

neighbour

Neighbour saves life of Dad who had cardiac arrest

A dad who suffered cardiac arrest in front of his family has revealed how his life was saved by his quick-thinking neighbour delivering CPR. Paramedics arrived within 15 minutes and thanks to Duncan's efforts he survived.

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Source:  Yahoo Life

20 Feb 2023

 

basketball game

Student collapses of SCA during basketball game

His life was saved thanks to the quick actions of emergency responders and a automated external defibrillator (AED). A recent incident closer to home is once again shining a light on the importance of having AEDs in public spaces.

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Source:  CBS 58

19 Feb 2023

 

boy article

Darlington boy, 6, saved dad's life after he suffers SCA

he quick-thinking actions of William McKeever saved the life of his dad while his mum was working away. The six-year-old realised his dad was unwell when they were home alone so swiftly alerted nearby neighbours of the emergency.

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Source:  ITV

19 Feb 2023

 

footballer

Footballer saved by teammates after cardiac arrest

A man who suffered a cardiac arrest while playing walking football in Caldicot has spoken of how his teammates saved his life using CPR. Alan Owen, 51, collapsed on the sidelines of a match at Caldicot Leisure Centre in April last year.

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Source:  South Wales Argus

18 Feb 2023

 

IAS article

IAS officer dies of cardiac arrest

C. Kathiravan, an IAS officer of the 2009 batch, died of cardiac arrest at a private hospital in Chennai on Friday morning. He was 52. 

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Source:  The Hindu

17 Feb 2023

 

30 year old

30-year-old suffers SCA while having lunch

Katrysha Gellis was at work when she started to feel unwell. Almost immediately she collapsed and her heart stopped working. She'd had a sudden cardiac arrest. Gellis had just turned 30 and was a healthy person with no known heart conditions in the family. 

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Source:  Insider

16 Feb 2023

 

skynews

Goalkeeper Arne Espeel dies after saving penalty

Emergency services attempted to revive Espeel, 25, with a defibrillator after he collapsed with a cardiac arrest during a game on Saturday - but he was pronounced dead shortly after being taken to hospital.

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Source:  Sky News

14 Feb 2023

 

 

Ref Defib

Greater Manchester's oldest ref suffers mid game SCA

A footballer and a club manager have recalled the moment they saved a referee's life when he collapsed with a sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) during a match. Alex Walmsley used the defibrillator on him ahead of the arrival of paramedics.

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Source:  Manchester Evening News

12 Feb 2023

 

Boxing Writer (1)

Boxing writer Ron Lewis dies after SCA at the age of 54

The worlds of journalism and sport have united to pay tribute to the acclaimed boxing writer Ron Lewis, His death, by cardiac arrest on Friday, was marked by an enormous outpouring of love for a man known affectionately as Big Ron.

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Source:  The Guardian

10 Feb 2023

 

Wycombe

Paramedics save the life of man who suffered cardiac arrest

The SCAS ambulance team, along with Thames Valley Air Ambulance, worked tirelessly to restart John’s heart after his cardiac arrest and kept him stable enough for the journey to the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford

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Source:  Bucks Free Press

10 Feb 2023

 

Detroit article 1

Teen dies in hospital after suffering cardiac arrest

Cartier Woods died Monday according to a relative. The 18-year-old had been on life support at Henry Ford Hospital since Jan. 31, when he collapsed and suffered a cardiac arrest on the court playing basketball.

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Source:  Fox 2 Detroit

6 Feb 2023

 

Caerphilly (1)

Defibrillators save lives – 'it saved mine'

In November 2021, Peter Belson suffered a sudden cardiac arrest. Two police officers pulled Peter out of the car and connected him to the defibrillator. After the shock, Peter regained consciousness.

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Source:  Caerphilly Observer

2 Feb 2023

 

Jay Defibrillator

Defibrillators installed in honour of Rugby teenager Jay

Naomi Issitt a mum who lost her 18 year old son Jamie, who died of a sudden cardiac arrest and has since made it her mission to provide defibrillator to as many locations as possible in his memory.

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Source: Warwickshire World

30 Jan 2023

 

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New defibrillator installed in Swindon

The Stratton, Central Swindon North and West Swindon neighbourhood policing team, which operates out of West Swindon Police Point has announced that a new piece of the life-saving equipment has been installed there.

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Source: Yahoo Sport

29 Jan 2023

 

wiltshire times (1)

League pays for 20 life-saving defibrillators in Wiltshire

A League of Friends has paid for 20 life-saving defibrillators and is expecting to offer even more in the future. Chairman David Hide said: “We are delighted to have paid for a defibrillator for Cowbridge Mill residents.

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Source: Wiltshire Times

29 Jan 2023

 

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19-year-old dies suddenly after suffering cardiac arrest

Nineteen-year-old swimming teacher Mia Jennings, who taught children to swim at a local pool in Macclesfield, died suddenly after suffering cardiac arrest. Tributes have poured in for the popular teenager.

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Source: Euro Weekly News

27 Jan 2023

 

Durham Post

Defibrillator in County Durham used 7 days after installation

A lifesaving community defibrillator has been used for the first time just days after it was installed. The new  defibrillator in Trimdon Colliery, County Durham, was used to try and save the life of a patient on Monday (January 23), exactly seven days after it was installed.

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Source: The Northern Echo

26 Jan 2023

 

dad article (1)

Fundraiser in memory of late dad raises £4k for defibrillator

A fundraiser in memory of a much-loved local dad who tragically died of a cardiac arrest aged 56 was bang on target as it raised a four-figure sum to help cover the cost of a lifesaving defibrillator in his honour.

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Source: Greenock Telegraph

25 Jan 2023

 

irish

Leisure Centre staff save life of man with help from defibrillator

Quick acting staff at a Co Down leisure centre saved the life of a man, with the help of what the facility manager described as “one of the greatest inventions ever”. The 61-year-old collapsed after suffering a cardiac arrest during a spin class at Comber Leisure Centre last week.

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Source: The Irish News

24 Jan 2023

 

Jay

Father-of-one had tragic cardiac arrest at 28, Inspires 'Jays Aim'

Jay Osborne, a 28-year-old father from Cornwall, died of an sudden cardiac arrest back in 2017 which inspired the creation of a charity in his name, Jay's Aim.

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Source: Mirror

20 Jan 2023

 

Leslie Jordan

Actor Leslie Jordan’s Cause of Death was Cardiac Arrest

Beloved actor Leslie Jordan, known for his roles on Will & Grace, American Horror Story and Call Me Kat, passed away on Oct. 24, 2022, at the age of 67 from a sudden cardiac arrest.

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Source: Weho Times

19 Jan 2023

 

Laura

Family see further defibrillators installed after death of mum

Laura was only 42 when she suffered a sudden cardiac arrest in March 2021 when she collapsed whilst out for a run. The Hendersons have helped donate defibrillators around the area Laura grew up in.

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Source: Daily Record

18 Jan 2023

 

Glossop

Glossop footballer's son thanks life-saving staff

The family of a 60-year-old footballer who had a  sudden cardiac arrest outside a leisure centre has said it was a miracle he survived. Michael Needham felt unwell during a six-a-side match at New Mills Leisure Centre on 5 January.

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Source: BBC News

18 Jan 2023

 

teen footballer

Teen footballer would have died if pitch didn't have defibrillator

After the 18-year-old sports student Kye ­Wilson suffered a cardiac arrest during the match, his quick-thinking teammates, staff and coaches began CPR while someone ran to fetch a defibrillator

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Source: Mirror

17 Jan 2023

 

Adam Dodd

Cardiac arrest footballer back on the pitch for 100th club game

Adam Dodd, a footballer that suffered a sudden cardiac arrest in bed and ended up in a coma has made an emotional return to the pitch after just six months.

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Source: Manchester Evening News

14 Jan 2023

 

Lisa Presley

Lisa Marie Presley dies of cardiac arrest, aged 54

Lisa Marie Presley, the only child of rock 'n' roll legend Elvis, has died of a cardiac arrest at the age of 54.

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Source: BBC News

12th Jan 2023

 

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Mechanics' install new defibrillator for loved friend who suddenly died

A family-owned garage has paid a loving tribute to a regular and close friend of the owners whose death shocked the local community two years ago. In January 2021, a man suffered a sudden cardiac arrest  on Shereborne Causeway.

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Source: Dorset Live

8 Jan 2023

 

Damar Hamlin

Damar Hamlin in critical condition after suffering cardiac arrest

 NFL player Damar Hamlin had his heartbeat restored on the field after suffering cardiac arrest during the team's game Monday night  and he is currently in critical condition at a Cincinnati hospital.

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Source: ESPN

3 Jan 2023

 

Blog

Mum-of-four dies suddenly of cardiac arrest

Gemma Rees, 42, a mother of four who worked as a carer for young people with autism at Beechwood College in Sully, died unexpectedly on November 14.

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Source: Wales Online

23 Dec 2022

 

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Mum installs defibrillators in after son dies from cardiac arrest

Jamie’s mom Naomi, explains just how life saving defibrillators are. “If you reach a person in cardiac arrest in seven minutes the chances of getting his heart beating again is 70%.” 

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Source: My Modern Net

21 Dec 2022

 

Oscar

Family of boy saved by defibrillator launch fundraiser

The family of a boy who had his life saved with a defibrillator are fundraising for more to be put in place across Cornwall. 14-year-old Oscar collapsed and stopped breathing when on a mountain bike, which resulted in his heart stopping.

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Source: Pirate FM

13 Dec 2022

 

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Man who has cardiac arrest saved by his son and wife

Leanne Griffiths, saved the life of her husband Sam by performing CPR when he had a cardiac arrest in his sleep. On the morning of August 30, his son came in at around 5:30am and spotted something was wrong with his dad.

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Source: Daily Express

12 Dec 2022

 

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Man who suffered cardiac arrests thanks staff who saved him

A man who suffered a near-fatal cardiac arrest at a Monmouthshire leisure Centre has recently returned to thank staff who came to his aid. The immediate intervention of staff and players at the event is credited with saving his life.

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Source: South Wales Argus

12 Dec 2022

 

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Four children suffer cardiac arrests during lake tragedy.

The boys were among six youngsters pulled from the lake in Babbs Mill Park in Kinghurst, Solihull, in below-zero temperatures. The four children who were pulled from the water were last night on life support after suffering cardiac arrests during the tragedy.

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Source: Mirror

11 Dec 2022

 

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I saved my dad’s life after cardiac arrest at his birthday party

Thankfully, as a nursery manager, I did a first aid course every three years. Although we focused on paediatric first aid, we always went over adult CPR. I’d never imagined I’d actually have to use it though – especially not on my dad.

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Source: Metro

30 Nov  2022

 

Glasgow

Man dies at Glasgow sauna after suffering cardiac arrest

A man passed away while attending a leisure club in Glasgow's city centre on Saturday evening. The Pipeworks was temporarily closed due to the 'serious incident'.

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Source: Glasgow Live

28 Nov  2022

 

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Doctor saves life of passenger who suffered on flight SCA

A Consultant Medical Doctor at the University Hospitals of Leicester miraculously managed to save the life of a passenger who suffered two cardiac arrests in the middle of a long-haul flight from London Heathrow to Mumbai earlier this month.

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Source: Paddle Your Own Kanoo

26 Nov  2022

 

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Mum's fund-raising sees defibrillator installed in daughters memory

A mum for Coventry whose daughter died of cardiac arrest has helped to install a new defibrillator in Mount Nod following fund-raising efforts. Mum Karen decided to raise the cash needed for the defibrillator which has now been installed in Ella’s memory.

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Source: Coventry Observer

24 Nov  2022

 

Stranger saves life

Strangers save 33-year-old man's life after suffering cardiac arrest

Sean McMenemy's heart was shocked back into rhythm by paramedics after 30 minutes of CPR by the two women and now his family have donated a defibrillator to the beauty spot to help others in a similar position.

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Source: Glasgow  Live

8 Nov  2022

 

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Mum saved by husband after going into cardiac arrest

Jordan Lewis realised his wife Leah was unresponsive and performed CPR on her for 20 minutes before the ambulance arrived. She was shocked twice with a defibrillator and paramedics were able to get her heart back into a normal rhythm.

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Source: South Wales Argus

17 Oct 2022

 

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Man suffers a cardiac arrest on a bus in Lowdham

 A man suffered a cardiac arrest on a bus that was travelling on Nottingham Road, Lowdham. Police retrieved a defibrillator from the Old Ship Inn and also blocked the road to assist the ambulance service. The man was then transported to hospital.

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Source: Newark Advertiser

15 Oct 2022

 

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Driver dies after cardiac arrest at the wheel

A man has died and a woman is seriously ill after he suffered a cardiac arrest while driving and crashed. The 87-year-old driver was found to be in cardiac arrest and died at the scene.

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Source: Yorkshire Post

14 Oct  2022

 

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Man pronounced dead for 7 minutes says defibrillator ‘saved my life’

Ripon Danis, 41, went into cardiac arrest outside Highbury and Islington station. He was saved after a bystander performed CPR while another brought over the station’s defibrillator

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Source: Evening Standard

13 Oct  2022

 

Dublin Article (1)

Dad suffered cardiac arrest after thinking it was muscle pain

Jonathan Doherty, 43, began feeling pain in his left arm after returning home from a 5K jog in June. Emergency services started CPR and  with two shocks of the defibrillator,  brought him back.

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Source: Dublin Live

13 Oct  2022

 

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Off-duty ambulance worker saves neighbour

A 69-year-old man has paid tribute to an off-duty ambulance worker who saved his life using a defibrillator. "Without these defibrillators, people would not survive," said Kenneth

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Source: BBC News

3 Oct  2022

 

Christian Eriksen

Christian Eriksen had cardiac arrest, Denmark doctor says

Christian Eriksen had a cardiac arrest and “was gone” before being swiftly resuscitated on the pitch, Denmark’s the team doctor, Morten Boesen, revealed on Sunday. we got him back after use of a defibrillator.

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Source: Guardian

13 Jun 2021