ACC Priority Legislation to Fund Cardiomyopathy Awareness, AEDs in Schools Passes Senate – American College of Cardiology
The U.S. Senate passed the Cardiomyopathy Health Education, Awareness, Research, and Training in the Schools (HEARTS) Act (H.R. 6829), a major ACC Advocacy priority, on Dec. 10. The bill secures funding for cardiomyopathy awareness initiatives and supporting the placement of AEDs in schools, along with CPR and AED training. “When Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field nearly two years ago, everything had to align perfectly for him to survive and fully recover – including quick access to an AED and CPR. He
