Saving American Hearts, Inc Blog

A CPR Sucess StoryThis blog was written by Lynn Bemenderfer, M.D., FACOG.“Thank you, I have more time with my wife and kids and I am forever grateful…”CPR saves lives! CPR – or Cardiopulmonary Resusci …

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Updated CPR guidelines address physical and emotional recoveryThe recovery period after cardiac arrest is now considered a key element of survival, according to updated guidelines for emergency CPR an …

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Cardiac ArrestAbout Cardiac ArrestCardiac arrest is the abrupt loss of heart function in a person who may or may not have been diagnosed with heart disease. It can come on suddenly, or in the wake of …

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New guidelines update treatment options for atrial fibrillationPeople with atrial fibrillation should work closely with their doctors to treat the condition, using a more detailed stroke-risk assessme …

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New resuscitation guidelines update CPR chest pushesUpdated resuscitation guidelines refine how fast and how deep chest compressions should be during CPR – although it’s unlikely that a non-profession …

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CPR is key to survival of sudden cardiac arrestCPR increases the possibility of surviving sudden cardiac arrest. But it's not just trained professionals who can jump in to perform CPR. There are simpl …

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