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Posted by By Michael Merschel, American Heart Association News Published: September 8, 2023 on Oct 24th 2023

A surprising finding about taking blood pressure lying down

A surprising finding about taking blood pressure lying downBy Michael Merschel, American Heart Association NewsThe simple act of having someone lie down for a blood pressure reading might reveal more …

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Posted by By Joanne Silberner June 15, 2023 on Oct 20th 2023

How a Toilet Plunger Improved CPR

How a Toilet Plunger Improved CPRCardiac arrest patients who received neuroprotective CPR within 11 minutes of a call to 911 were about three times more likely to survive with good brain function than …

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Posted by By Stefani Kopenec, American Heart Association News Published: October 12, 2023 on Oct 19th 2023

Rocker's wife performed CPR with the help of 911 dispatcher

Rocker's wife performed CPR with the help of 911 dispatcherHeavy metal bass guitarist Sal Italiano spent the day at the casino with his wife, Christine, and her 93-year-old aunt, then they all grabbed …

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