Saving American Hearts, Inc Blog

American Heart Association launches initiative to close CPR knowledge gap, save livesA new survey conducted by the American Heart Association, which is marking one hundred years of service saving live …

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KY legislators get CPR, AED training, raise awareness about emergency preparednessKentucky legislators, American Heart Association staff, advocates, and volunteers met Thursday, to get training from S …

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Basic CPR/AED training can dramatically increase Cardiac Arrest survivalThe Orland Fire Protection District has a 71 percent Cardiac Arrest “Save Rate,” one of the highest in the region. Training in 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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What to know about heart health of young athletesWe often think of athletes, particularly young athletes, as the picture of perfect health. With helmets and protective pads, specialized nutrition and …

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Call for remote areas to get better access to defibrillators after new studyPeople who witness someone going into cardiac arrest should not delay getting a defibrillator, even if an ambulance is only …

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