It's common knowledge that a heart attack can take a victim's life within seconds, but now doctors are concerned with the seriousness of other heart diseases. Doctors are educating Americans on the seriousness of Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA), which claims one life every 90 seconds. Survival rates for SCA outside of a hospital range from a low of 0.2 percent in Detroit to 16 percent in Seattle. SCA is responsible for breast cancer, lung cancer, AIDS and other diseases.
Click the video player to hear an interview with Dr. Teferi Mitiku, Wayne State University, Heart Rhythm Society, Association of Black Cardiologists.
Doctors encourage everyone to check family history for any heart diseases and see a doctor or for those already diagnosed with a heart problem, consider visiting a heart specialist.
SCA facts: - African Americans are more at risk -SCA claims one life every 90 seconds - When shoveling, pay attention, if you become short of breath and dizzy call 9-1-1 - Minutes matter in an SCA incident. Hands-only CPR provides chest compressions by pushing hard and fast in the middle of the victim's chest with minimal interruptions at approximately 100 beats per minute, or hum the Bee Gee's song 'Staying Alive'.
The no. 1 tip: If you know CPR, do it. The survival rate is doubled for victim's who are given CPR.
Friday, May 24 2013 1:52 PM EDT2013-05-24 17:52:39 GMT
Alan Lee asks Wallace if the subject of Viagara will 'come up' in Wallace's scheduled interview with former Senator Bob Dole. Wallace responds, "Comes up, really that's what you're going to say?"
Alan Lee asks Wallace if the subject of Viagara will 'come up' in Wallace's scheduled interview with former Senator Bob Dole. Wallace responds, "Comes up, really that's what you're going to say?"
Friday, May 24 2013 10:54 AM EDT2013-05-24 14:54:29 GMT
Gearin' Up is a non-profit organization that collects gently used clean camp gear, board games, art supplies and raises money to donate to special need camps: Camp Kesem and St. Francis on the Lake.
Gearin' Up is a non-profit organization that collects gently used clean camp gear, board games, art supplies and raises money to donate to special need camps: Camp Kesem and St. Francis on the Lake.
Friday, May 24 2013 9:35 AM EDT2013-05-24 13:35:12 GMT
A Midwest mom and Petoskey, Mich. native, Amy Hanten, is "The Cooking Mom." Her brand new cookbook, The Cooking Mom Cooks Up Memories is filled with more than 170 recipes.
A Midwest mom and Petoskey, Mich. native, Amy Hanten, is "The Cooking Mom." Her brand new cookbook, The Cooking Mom Cooks Up Memories is filled with more than 170 recipes.
Friday, May 24 2013 9:01 AM EDT2013-05-24 13:01:13 GMT
Just because it's not going to feel hot outside this Memorial Day weekend, doesn't mean you can skip the sunscreen. Find out which one is best for you.
Just because it's not going to feel hot outside this Memorial Day weekend, doesn't mean you can skip the sunscreen. Find out which one is best for you.
Friday, May 24 2013 8:53 AM EDT2013-05-24 12:53:20 GMT
Get ready for the sound of lawn tractors all around the city of Detroit this weekend. That's because the Detroit Mower Gang is heading out to cut the grass at the city's parks and playgrounds for 24 straight hours.
Get ready for the sound of lawn tractors all around the city of Detroit this weekend. That's because the Detroit Mower Gang is heading out to cut the grass at the city's parks and playgrounds for 24 straight hours.
Friday, May 24 2013 7:54 AM EDT2013-05-24 11:54:54 GMT
From Polish food and carnival rides to electronic music along the riverfront, there's plenty to do this Memorial Day weekend. Go inside the story for a complete list of events, parades and much more.
From Polish food and carnival rides to electronic music along the riverfront, there's plenty to do this Memorial Day weekend. Go inside the story for a complete list of events, parades and much more.
