70% of Sudden Cardiac Arrests Happen at Home
Why Being Prepared Could Save Someone You Love
When people think about sudden cardiac arrest (SCA), they often imagine it happening in public places—airports, gyms, or crowded events—and yes, it can happen there too, but statistics point strongly to your own home.
Nearly 70% of sudden cardiac arrests occur at home.
This statistic changes everything about how we should think about preparedness, because the person suffering a cardiac arrest could be your partner, your parent, your grandparent, or even your child.
Cardiac Arrest at Home: A Silent Risk
Home is where we feel safest. It’s where we relax, gather with family, and assume emergencies are unlikely. But cardiac arrest doesn’t follow expectations — it follows physiology and risk factors.
If you live with:
- Aging parents or grandparents
- A partner with heart disease or high blood pressure
- A family history of cardiac conditions
…the risk is not abstract. It’s personal.
And when cardiac arrest happens at home, the first responders are rarely medical professionals. They’re family members.
Why Immediate Action Matters
Sudden cardiac arrest is not the same as a heart attack. It’s an electrical malfunction that causes the heart to stop beating effectively. When this happens, every minute counts.
Survival decreases rapidly with each minute that passes without intervention. However, two actions dramatically increase the chances of survival:
- Immediate CPR to maintain blood flow
- Early defibrillation with an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
Together, these interventions can make the difference between recovery and loss.
The Critical Gap in Home Preparedness
Most workplaces, airports, and public venues now have AEDs available. But homes — where most cardiac arrests actually occur — are rarely equipped.
This creates a dangerous gap:
- The emergency happens at home
- EMS response takes time
- No AED is immediately available
- Valuable minutes are lost
Being prepared at home closes that gap.
Who Should Especially Consider a Home AED?
While anyone can experience cardiac arrest, certain households face a higher level of risk:
- Families with a history of heart disease
- Homes with elderly relatives
- Individuals with known cardiac conditions
- Caregivers responsible for vulnerable loved ones
In these situations, preparation isn’t just precautionary — it’s proactive protection.
CPR Training: Confidence in the Critical Moment
Knowing CPR empowers family members to act immediately instead of waiting helplessly for emergency services to arrive.
Training provides:
- Confidence to respond quickly
- Understanding of correct compression technique
- Reduced hesitation during high-stress emergencies
When seconds matter, confidence matters too.
Preparedness Means Protection
Owning an AED and knowing CPR doesn’t mean expecting the worst. It means being ready for the unexpected.
Preparedness is not fear-driven. It’s care-driven.
It’s a way of saying:
If something happens, I want to be able to help the people I love most.
Take the Next Step
Having an AED and CPR knowledge at home can turn critical minutes into a second chance at life.
👉 Contact us today and protect your love ones.
