Saving American Hearts, Inc Blog

CPR vs. AED; why is certification and training important?CPR is a very common term, but have you heard how this life-changing medical emergency was performed? CPR training is important for saving live …

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Commotio Cordis Is Real and Awareness Can Save Lives, Experts SayA new case report appearing in Heart Rhythm Case Reports, an official journal of the Heart Rhythm Society, published by Elsevier, detai …

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Off-duty firefighter awarded after giving CPR to woman who collapsed at Metro stationAn off-duty firefighter has been praised after giving CPR to a woman who collapsed in the street.Leanne McGee works …

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NMC thrust on CPR awareness among youthWith surge in numbers of sudden cardiac arrests, especially the youth, the National Medical Commission (NMC), the sole body regulating medical education in the c …

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'It's everything': Locals hope to make Holland a HeartSafe CommunityLisa Cardillo and John Shea know firsthand the importance of quick action in the event of cardiac arrest. Both are survivors who rec …

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Study finds poor ventilation use during CPR for out-of-hospital cardiac arrestThe ventilation technique, also known as rescue breathing, commonly used during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for pe …

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