The American Heart Association has set a goal of doubling the survival of cardiac arrest by 2030. We know that in order to save more lives from the 350,000 cardiac arrests that occur outside of the hospital every year, we must increase the number of people who respond to cardiac arrest by calling 911, delivering high-quality CPR and using an AED as soon as it is available.
In every cardiac emergency, the real first responder is not always a uniformed professional but often an everyday bystander. Cardiac arrest can strike anywhere – at the gym, in the grocery store, or during a child’s soccer game. However, bystanders only intervene about 40% of the time, often due to uncertainty or lack of training. You do not need medical credentials to save a life. What’s required is knowledge, courage, and the readiness to act. This reimagining of heroism challenges the community to see themselves as empowered agents of change – ordinary people with the extraordinary power to make every future moment possible for someone in crisis. Learn CPR today so you are ready and become a part of the Nation of Lifesavers.
MEET THE AAHPO LIFESAVERS: CARDIOLOGY SPECIALISTS
Hrach Kasaryan, DO
Ani Nalbandian, MD, MS
Shant Manoushagian, MD
