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Why are more and more families in Quebec choosing to have an AED at home?

Défibrillateur à domicile - Québec

In Canada, approximately 60,000 cardiac arrests occur each year outside of hospital settings. In these moments, there is no medical team or specialized equipment nearby. The first people on the scene are almost always loved ones, forced to act in an extremely stressful and urgent situation. It’s easy to think that the only option is […]

Heart Month: how a defibrillator can save a life

Each year, February marks Heart Month in Canada, a key opportunity to raise awareness about cardiovascular health, heart disease, and life-saving actions. Cardiac arrest is one of the most critical medical emergencies, as it strikes suddenly and leaves very little time to act. In this context, quick access to a defibrillator allows for immediate action […]

DEA and cold weather: how to protect your defibrillator during the winter season

Cabinet chauffant pour les DEA - hiver

When temperatures drop, it’s not just time to pull out your hat and gloves, your automated external defibrillator (AED) also needs a bit of protection!Freezing temperatures, snow, humidity, and thermal variations can compromise the device’s proper functioning. And in an emergency, every second counts, an AED must always be fully operational, no matter the weather. […]

World Heart Day: every beat counts, every gesture too

Journée mondiale du cœur - défibrillateurs

Every September 29, World Heart Day reminds us of a crucial reality: in the face of cardiac arrest, every minute counts, with the chances of survival decreasing by 7-10% every moment without intervention. In Canada, some 60,000 people suffer out-of-hospital cardiac arrest every year, but only one in ten survives. Thousands of lives could be […]

Cardio Choc – Committed to a sustainable future

June 5 is World Environment Day, and we wanted to talk to you about something that truly matters to us. committed to a sustainable future In a world where every action counts toward protecting our planet, why not give a second life to the equipment that saves lives? At Cardio Choc, we are committed to […]

Protect the hearts of your loved ones: the essential role of CPR and defibrillators in case of cardiac arrest.

Mois du coeur

Each year in Canada, approximately 60,000 cardiac arrests occur outside of hospitals, affecting thousands of lives. These often unpredictable events can happen at any time and impact people of all ages. When cardiac arrest strikes, every second counts. Did you know that simple actions, such as Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and the use of an Automated […]