Father of the bride collapses at wedding 鈥� dramatically showing need for public access to AEDs
May 22, 2017
When her father collapsed at her wedding, Dr. Ralla Shrit knew what to do 鈥� but was frustrated when hotel workers couldn鈥檛 find an AED.
Cardiac Arrest
Report: 10 measures could prevent sudden cardiac death
Dec 19, 2016
Ten strategies could help doctors, patients and families prevent sudden cardiac death, according to a new report.
锘縉ew resuscitation guidelines update CPR chest pushes
Oct 15, 2015
Updated resuscitation guide lines refine how fast and how deep chest compressions should be during CPR.
Frequently asked questions about new CPR guidelines
Oct 15, 2015
Frequently asked questions about new CPR guidelines
Wireless pacemaker using new technology found effective and safe in most patients
Sep 4, 2015
A wireless pacemaker inserted directly into the heart without surgery was effective and safe for most patients, new research shows.
缅北视频 staffer uses CPR to save a life
Jun 16, 2015
Liz Young was shopping for landscaping when she heard a woman screaming for someone who knew CPR. Young rushed to Debbie Lundstrom's side, giving her CPR until EMS arrived.
Screening young athletes for heart disease
May 22, 2015
The NCAA is developing guidelines to detect college athletes at risk for sudden cardiac death 鈥� an issue that recently riled university team physicians and is seeping into state legislatures.
Study: Patients recall vivid memories during cardiac arrest
Oct 28, 2014
Survivors of cardiac arrest may be at risk for post-traumatic stress disorder or other mental health issues because they maintained vivid memories of their near-death experiences, according to a recent study.