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FACTS
Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) is NOT a Heart Attack:
SCA occurs when the heart goes into arrhythmia and stops pumping blood
due to a malfunction in the electrical system. The heart just stops beating &
the individual will die if not treated immediately by CPR and the use of a
defibrillator.
A Heart Attack however, is when blocked vessels disrupt the flow of blood to
the heart. In this case, the heart continues beating and the patient remains
conscious. In most cases, one has enough time to reach a hospital for
treatment.
RRYH
Remy Rebeiz
Young Heart Foundation
KEEP THOSE YOUNG HEARTS BEATING
HELP THEIR DREAMS COME TRUE
Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) or Sudden Arrhythmic Death (SAD) is fatal for
children & young adults (ages 12 – 35 years). They can appear healthy &
physically fit but may collapse from cardiac arrest without any warning.
Most SCA conditions are hereditary. These include “Long QT
Syndrome” (LQTS), “Hypertropic Cardiomyopathy” (HCM), Brugada Syndrome
and many others. Most of these conditions are identifiable and treatable to
ensure a normal lifespan and lifestyle.
In case an individual collapses, CPR and a shock from an AED should
commence immediately. If not done within 5-6 minutes, the person will die or
have an irreparable brain damage. Two AUB students were saved by the use
of an AED.
AED or Automated External Defibrillator is a lightweight
portable device that deliver an electrical shock that will
reorganize the electrical activity of the heart and give it the
opportunity to resume beating. AED is safe for use by anyone.
It will give a shock only when the heart stops beating (no room
for error).
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For your inquiries call or write 03-­‐273174 (John) 03-­‐322159 (Sylvia) 03-­‐445057 (Elizabeth) WhatsApp: 71-­‐245091 Facebook: Remy Rebeiz Young Heart FoundaEon email: [email protected]
Let’s break the myth
that our child is too young & healthy to have a
Sudden Cardiac Arrest.
Our mission is to save the lives of children and young adults who, like Remy,
are genetically predisposed to heart rhythm abnormalities that cause
“Sudden Cardiac Arrest” (SCA).
Remy-George Rebeiz was born in Florida on
July 18, 1992. He passed away on March 27,
2013.
He was the youngest child of John and
Sylvia, and the brother of Diala and Dima.
Remy was a skilled athlete since the age of
6. He played basketball for a few years and
won many trophies. But Remy’s passion was
football. He wanted to become a
professional player, he loved Arsenal & Real
Madrid and his idol was Ronaldo.
Remy was a well-known player at both IC
and AUB Varsity football teams (MVP in
both), as well as the captain of “Football
Club Beirut” (FCB). He co-founded FCB with
his coach when he was only 16 years old, so that young Lebanese football
players could compete yearly, in the Gothia Cup event in Gothenburg,
Sweden. He proved to be a dynamic and enthusiastic team leader.
At home, Remy was a great loving kid with a tremendous sense of humour
who entertained friends and parents with his imitation skills.
He lived a healthy life away from alcohol and tobacco, cared a lot about
his diet and never complained of any symptoms.
He graduated in Economics from AUB and was awarded a posthumous BA
degree with “Distinction”.
Remy left us with a smile on his face. On March 23, 2013 he was going out
to enjoy a family dinner when he collapsed. No one understood what
happened.
“Remy was an accomplished scholar-athlete and he was a Dean’s List student”
President Dorman (AUB) in Remy’s tribute
“You were one of the very few people who managed to hold a balance between
their studies, athletics & social life”
Karim Khalil in “AUB Outlook”
Executive Committee
John Rebeiz Elizabeth Rebeiz
Dr. Afif J. Mufarrij
Dr. Mazen el-Sayed
Karim Khalil Sylvia Elias Rebeiz
Dr. Abdallah Rebeiz
Dr. Bernard Abi-Saleh
Ghina Haddad
Tarek el-Jurdi
Why RRYH
Remy never had any health problems. But he was suffering from a hidden
congenital type of arrhythmia called “Long QT Syndrome” (LQTS) which is fatal
to the young, particularly young athletes aged between 12 and 35.
Remy never showed any symptoms therefore his heart was never checked. Had he
been screened, a simple inexpensive Electrocardiogram (EKG/ECG) would
have revealed his heart condition and he would have been treated and saved.
Although Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation: Chest Compressions (CPR) were
performed, Remy could only have been saved had an Automated External
Defibrillator (AED) been available nearby.
IN REMY’S HONOR, RRYH WAS ESTABLISHED
RRYH aims to achieve
Awareness: RRYH will reach the young in schools, universities, sports and fitness
clubs. RRYH will use mainstream and social media to inform the general public and
break the myth.
Screening & Prevention: EKG/ECG is a must to all athletes engaged in
competitive sports. RRYH will approach health specialists and parents to apply the
best screening methods available.
Training: With the help of the Lebanese Red Cross and other paramedics, RRYH
will arrange to train on CPR and the use of defibrillators (AEDs) as many persons
as possible, especially students and school staff.
Readiness: Saving a person with a cardiac arrest should be done within 5
minutes; time is crucial. Trained personnel must be always ready to perform CPR
and use an AED to save a life.
Lobbying: Lobbying policy makers to make the presence of AEDs compulsory in
educational institutions, sports and fitness clubs as well as public places, malls,
airport, etc... AEDs will not only save young victims but people of any age with a
cardiac arrest. AEDs should be made available in all public places.
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