The Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority (CAFMA) is proud to announce that crews achieved 13 cardiac arrest “code saves” in 2025, a significant milestone that reflects the skill, coordination, ...

According to CAFMA, a “code” is when someone goes into cardiac arrest and their heart has stopped beating effectively. A ...

Sudden cardiac arrest is a life-threatening condition in which the heart stops beating after its normal electrical signals are disrupted. Without immediate intervention, SCA can quickly become sudden ...

Cardiac arrest is defined as a sudden stop in heart function. Essentially, the pumping function of the heart is compromised, oftentimes due to a dangerous malfunction of the heart's electrical system.

The Code Runner Pro mobile app launches today providing real-time, protocol guidelines to frontline clinicians responding to cardiac arrests and resuscitations in high-stakes scenarios. Using the ...

In early May, 2025, a 29-year-old man died suddenly after running a mini-marathon. Because he was so young, Patrick Holden's death came as a shock to his family and friends. Older adults, especially ...

The incidence of sudden cardiac arrest in athletes varies according to age, race and ethnic group, sex, sport, and social determinants of health. The common causes of sudden cardiac arrest include ...