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Speakers
Nasrien E. Ibrahim, MD MPH
The Equity in Heart Transplant Project, Inc.
Lynn Blake
Val Woods
Val Woods CPR
Emily Schumacher
Heart Health Advocate & Emergency Preparedness Champion
At Avive, we refuse to accept the status quo. That’s why we made the only AED with rescue graphics of a female patient and instruct users clearly to remove the bra.
About the session
Popular culture and contemporary society case Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) as a man’s problem. Lack of awareness and misconceptions about responding to women in cardiac arrest has led to disparities in care and survival rates.
In honor of International Women’s Month, join us on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 6 PM ET for a conversation about the gender gaps that exist in SCA response and how women across industries are working to address these through medicine, non-profit work, innovative technology, and advocacy.
You’ll hear from a diverse female-led panel on how societal perceptions, bystander hesitation, and misconceptions around female anatomy affect timely intervention for women experiencing SCA, and why understanding these barriers is crucial for improving survival .
Key Takeaways
Women x SCA
Understand the unique risks, causes, challenges, and popular misconceptions women face when it comes to SCA.
Innovative Technology
Learn how innovative products like the Avive Connect AED® and PRESTAN's Professional Female Manikin are working to reduce hesitation when responding to women.
Living Proof
Hear an SCA survival story and how that experience has shaped the trajectory of one woman's life and passion for advocacy.
The power of advocacy and awareness
Learn what every woman should know about SCA risks, the importance of education, and how we can better center women's experiences in SCA prevention and response.