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February is American Heart Month! ❤️

This month, we raise awareness about heart health and the importance of understanding conditions like coronary anomalies —rare but serious heart defects that can increase the risk of sudden cardiac events.

The National Coronary Anomalies Foundation is dedicated to educating, advocating, and supporting those affected. Join us in spreading awareness and championing early detection and research for healthier hearts!

February is American Heart Month! ❤️

This month, we raise awareness about heart health and the importance of understanding conditions like coronary anomalies —rare but serious heart defects that can increase the risk of sudden cardiac events.
The National Coronary Anomalies Foundation is dedicated to educating, advocating, and supporting those affected. Join us in spreading awareness and championing early detection and research for healthier hearts.

Save the date! Join us on December 7th at Texas Children’s Hospital for the 3rd Patient and Family Symposium on Coronary Artery Anomalies. This free event offers both in-person and virtual attendance options, so you can participate from wherever you are. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and engage with experts in the field.

RSVP required—secure your spot by registering through the link in our bio!

Very informational post from the team at Project ADAM.

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People often use the terms heart attack and cardiac arrest interchangeably, but they aren't the same. Both are life threatening emergencies. Learn the difference and symptoms for each and how to respond appropriately to be .

Tomorrow is our Sudden Cardiac Death in Youth – Keeping the Beat in Every Heart! webinar! Don't miss out on this crucial discussion about heart health and safety for our youth followed by inspiring family testimonies. See you there!

Register for free here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_FmKevYxES8KoXUqI58I07g?fbclid=IwAR3JMtE00g0zBvbJThtFqHaWloKIGSDQGugpqt7mZit2rWjmHL4pWUzSkOs #/registration

Mark your calendar for our free webinar on February 13th! Join us as clinicians, patients, and parents come together to discuss Sudden Cardiac Death in Youth - Keeping the Beat in Every Heart. Reserve your spot today! https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_FmKevYxES8KoXUqI58I07g?fbclid=IwAR3JMtE00g0zBvbJThtFqHaWloKIGSDQGugpqt7mZit2rWjmHL4pWUzSkOs #/registration

Next week we are hosting our Sudden Cardiac Death in Youth – Keeping the Beat in Every Heart! webinar Tuesday, February 13, 2024! Learn from clinicians, patients, and families regarding their insights and experiences with coronary anomalies. Register for free here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_FmKevYxES8KoXUqI58I07g?fbclid=IwAR3JMtE00g0zBvbJThtFqHaWloKIGSDQGugpqt7mZit2rWjmHL4pWUzSkOs #/registration

Join us for our Webinar on Feb. 13 @ 6:00pm CT

Topic: Sudden Cardiac Death in Youth – Keeping the Beat in Every Heart!

You will hear from clinicians, patients, and families regarding their insights and experiences with coronary anomalies.

Participation is free – click the link below to register!
Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_FmKevYxES8KoXUqI58I07g #/registration

Click the link below to read Chase’s story.





https://www.nationalcoronaryanomalies.org/stories

Congratulations to the staff and Interns at BC Discoveries Dance & Theater Arts Company on their Youth Heart Watch Heart Safe Award. Thanks to our board Kelly Kupits Medeiros for sharing this great news.

Last night BC Discoveries Dance & Theater Arts Company Staff and Interns held an emergency AED/Heart Safe class & drill. We are thrilled to have become first non K-12 school in Bucks County to be certified as a Heart Safe School! ❤️

CAA (Coronary Artery Anomaly) is a congenital heart defect that affects approximately .3% of the population but is the second leading cause of Sudden Cardiac Death in young athletes in the United States. Checkout our website for more information on Coronary Anomalies. Click the link below❣️

https://www.nationalcoronaryanomalies.org/resources

Check out this Mother’s Story as she shares her family’s journey after her daughter’s Coronary Anomaly diagnosis.
Click the link below
https://www.nationalcoronaryanomalies.org/a-mother-s-story