#DYK , the sudden cardiac arrest survival rate is less than 10%. A bystander administering hands-only CPR can triple a person’s chance of survival, and using an AED in the first minute of collapse can increase survival to 90%! Learn more:

🔗stopcardiacarrest.org

Join us and guest speaker Dr. Shaival Kapadia on October 26th at 5:30 PM EST for an engaging discussion on Cardiomyopathy and Genetic family history. Visit the link below to register.

🔗us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Why World of Support?

World of Support is an integral part of keeping The Mended Hearts, Inc. thriving and able to support you and the #CardiovascularCommunity ! Help us reach our $60,000 goal here⬇️

🔗mightycause.com/event/Worldofs…

This #SelfCareSunday , we encourage you to read the Washington Post's new article about America's life expectancy crisis and its direct correlation to stress. Stress can cause illnesses like heart disease and lead to earlier death. Learn more:

🔗washingtonpost.com/health/interac…

Let's talk 💬

Peer-to-peer support is at the heart of what we do because we believe connecting with others who have experienced something similar is essential along your #HeartJourney . What is the most helpful thing someone did for you when you were in the hospital?

We can't control everything about our health, but we can take steps to lower our risk of heart disease. Our blog post, 'Changing the Things We Can,' highlights what we can do to take charge of our heart health and control our risk factors.

🔗mendedhearts.org/story/changing…

Mended Hearts staff is in the community supporting breast cancer patients today in Albany, GA! Did you know adult cancer survivors have a higher risk of heart failure, cardiomyopathy and cardiovascular disease? The Mended Hearts, Inc. is here to support you every step of the way!

SelfiHealth is a mobile application matching patients, family members, and caregivers with each other and trusted non-profit organizations based on health concerns and who they are as people for more meaningful peer health support and resources. Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

#DYK October is Health Literacy Month. At the Mended Hearts, Inc., we strive to foster health literacy within our organization's staff, chapters, and members. Learn more about the importance of building a health-literate community here:

🔗pfizer.com/products/medic…

Have you or a loved one recently been diagnosed with an Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)? We’ve put together a list of questions to ask your doctor to better understand your diagnosis and how to manage it. Learn more: mendedhearts.org/atrial-septal-…

We're just $20,000 away from our World of Support fundraising goal. Your donations help us provide support and resources to our chapters and members so they can thrive! If you can donate, please visit the link below.

🔗mightycause.com/event/Worldofs…

And we remember...❤️

#RememberOurHearts #MLH #1in110

October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Month. We at Mended Hearts recognize that the loss of a life, at any age, should be recognized and remembered. Join us in “A Wave of Light,” tonight, at 7pm by lighting a candle and leaving it burning for one hour.

Have you gotten your flu shot? The flu can be dangerous or even deadly and can worsen chronic health conditions like #HeartDisease . Vaccination is a personal decision, and we advise you to speak with your doctor to see if it is right for you.

#CardiacTwitter : Have you heard of our MyHeartVisit® program? MyHeartVisit® connects patients and their families to trained volunteers who understand what they are going through because they've been there, too! Visit the link below to learn more!

🔗myheartvisit.org

Today is World Thrombosis Day! A #Thrombosis is defined as the formation of a blood clot (partial or complete blockage) within blood vessels. Blood clots can be life-threatening; join us in raising awareness of the dangers of blood clots.

Learn more: mendedhearts.org/peripheral-art…

Join us and guest speaker Dr. Shaival Kapadia on October 26th at 5:30 PM EST for an engaging discussion on Cardiomyopathy and Genetic family history. Visit the link below to register.

🔗us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Month. We at Mended Hearts recognize that the loss of a life, at any age, should be recognized and remembered. Join us in “A Wave of Light,” on October 15th at 7pm by lighting a candle and leaving it burning for one hour.

'There is hope, even when your brain tells you there isn't.'

Today is World Mental Health Day. Your #HeartJourney can feel isolating, overwhelming, and scary. Mended Hearts is always here for you. Visit the link below to access support and resources.

mendedhearts.org/connect/

Getting an Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) repaired is about today and your future. ASD occluders with a metal-free frame are currently in clinical trials. Learn more: atheartmedical.com