Saving American Hearts, Inc Blog

Local teens can win prizes, learn CPR at annual party in downtown Idaho FallsIdaho Heart Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to the education and awareness of cardiovascular health, is gearing up for it …

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New defib placement increases chance of surviving heart attack by 264%Placing defibrillator pads on the chest and back, rather than the usual method of putting two on the chest, increases the odds of …

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New generation of AEDs designed to reach cardiac arrest victims fasterSurviving cardiac arrest is rare. Only about 10% of patients pull through. One major factor is getting CPR immediately. New AEDs c …

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Red Cross honors National Guard veteran for lifesaving CPR in KuwaitA National Guard veteran was recognized here this week for a lifesaving act while working for the American Red Cross in Kuwait earli …

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Bates Middle School teachers lauded for saving life of student in cardiac arrestEight staff members and administrators at Wiley H. Bates Middle School were awarded civilian citations of merit Wednesda …

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5-year-old boy stops breathing during ride at Disney World: reportA trip to Disney World that was meant to create lifelong family memories, turned into a nightmare for the parents of 5-year-old Ernest …

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