Surviving Sudden Cardiac Arrest
A Minnesota woman survived sudden cardiac arrest after going 25 minutes without a pulse. She shares her story to raise awareness of SCA and emphasizes the importance of CPR and advocating for one's health.
Key Points
- Cheryl Jordan Winston collapsed in her bedroom due to SCA
- Received Medtronic Aurora EV-ICD for future prevention
- Importance of CPR and advocating for one's health
Pros
- Surviving sudden cardiac arrest after 25 minutes without a pulse
- Raising awareness about SCA and importance of CPR
- Implanted cardioverter defibrillator for prevention
Cons
- Sudden cardiac arrest is deadly if not treated immediately