Saving American Hearts, Inc Blog

Young woman from Secunda believes CPR knowledge is essential What started as basic first aid training at age 16 turned into life-saving action for Janey-Lee Erasmus and her beloved gran. Even if it&rs …

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Doctors sometimes fake CPR — and they should There’s a bit of theater sometimes performed in hospital rooms: the play-acting of what’s known as a “slow code.” A slow code …

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Why aging parents make DNR choices before crisis strikes The conversation typically begins quietly. Perhaps during a routine visit, while sharing coffee at the kitchen table, or after a news story abo …

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Lorain teen saves man who collapsed at Broadway AutoZone'I knew that I had to jump in and do something' A typical work shift at the Broadway AutoZone for 17-year-old Livia Goforth quickly turned into …

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High school football player experiences cardiac arrest after hit. Coaches saved his life with this toolAs Spencer Davis, 16, returned a punt as part of a special teams play during practice in Septembe …

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Difference Makers: Hometown heroes from LC save their coach’s life with CPRBrody Graham kneeled over his nonbreathing and bloodied track coach Mike Hadway, desperately performing CPR.The junior at Lew …

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