Cardiovascular Resources
AED / CPR Commissioner Regulations & Memos
American Heart Association (AHA)- Resources for the educator
Blood Pressure Management
A Pocket Guide to Blood Pressure Measurement in Children (NIH/NHBLI May 2007)
Heart Disease Awareness
Go Red for Women- Tools and resources to empower women to take charge of their heart health.
Heart Disease Information for National Heart Month-February (CDC)
Great American Heart Month Resource!
Shape America Heart Healthy Activities- Classroom-ready and teacher-friendly resources you can download and print right now to help your students on the path to health and physical literacy.
Sudden Cardiac Death
Cardiac Disease and Risk Prevention Overview - PDF resource which provides an overview of the causes and prevalence of common heart conditions identified in school-age children. 2/2012
Integrated Guidelines for Cardiovascular Health and Risk Reduction in Children and Adolescents: Summary Report -Evidence-based guidelines that can assist pediatric care providers in the identification and management of CVD. 2011
National Athletic Trainers’ Association Position Statement: Preventing Sudden Death in Sports Provides information and recommendations for certified athletic trainers and others participating in athletic health care.2/2012
Support Organizations
SADS (Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndrome Foundation)-Provides resources for school personnel and families on sudden arrhythmia death syndromes (SADS).
Connected by Hearts young survivors group- Provides education, support, and networking to young cardiac arrest survivors or those living with heart-related illnesses. This website is designed by young people for young people.
Louis J. Acompora Memorial Foundation-Provides information on sports safety, with a focus on placing AEDs in schools and education on commotio cordis, and sudden cardiac arrhythmia (SCA).
Updated 2/12/21