Hold on to the moments that matter
01-Oct-2025
1-minute read
Be ready to act when sudden cardiac arrest interrupts the everyday
Life is built from small moments—coffee before sunrise, sideline cheers, a hand squeezed at the right time. Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) can happen to anyone, anywhere, interrupting those moments without warning. Our latest video shows us what’s worth protecting and how being prepared can help. We hope it sparks conversations about readiness in your home, school, workplace and community, and encourages simple steps to be better prepared for cardiac emergencies.
At Stryker, we understand that being prepared is a community effort. Awareness, education and access to automated external defibrillators (AEDs) can help more people respond in the first moments, when every second matters. This video reminds us that anyone can play a role—from bystanders who call for help, to first responders and clinical teams who continue care.
It’s not just about SCA. It’s about savoring everyday moments and once-in-a-lifetime milestones with the people we love, and doing what we can to help more of them happen. It’s about keeping the picture whole and celebrating those who are still here, building new memories after the unthinkable.
We support that readiness through innovation, training and advocacy. Our aim is to help more people stay here—still here—with the ones who love them.
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