Saving American Hearts, Inc Blog

I had a heart attack watching TV at 21. My dad had done a CPR course the week before and saved my life The 21-year-old suddenly went into cardiac arrest at the family’s home in Cobham, Surrey, i …

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Passers-by perform CPR on man who collapsed at Jurong Lake Gardens What would you do if a complete stranger were to suddenly collapse next to you? Several Good Samaritans sprung into action to rescue …

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Worker at SF's Zuni Cafe hailed as hero for helping save customer's life A worker at a well-known San Francisco restaurant is being called a hero for helping to save the life of a customer. Rodrigo Lo …

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SRO saves Jeffersonville middle school student who suffered cardiac arrest A story of school staff in Jeffersonville trained and ready to save a student’s life after his heart stopped. Officers, …

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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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How dogs and cats can get lifesaving CPR from their owners By Laura Williamson, American Heart Association News Watching a beloved pet fall seriously ill can be heart-wrenching, especially if Fluffy o …

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