Saving American Hearts, Inc Blog

Best life: When CPR isn’t enough More than 356 thousand people in the US suffer cardiac arrest outside a hospital each year, and as many as 80 percent die before ever reaching the ER. Now, when …

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Cardiology is ‘shifting in a good way’: Here’s what PCPs should know Cardiovascular care is transitioning from primarily managing acute conditions to focusing on prevention and inte …

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Student helps submit IL legislation that would require male, female CPR training in high schools A high school student says she's determined to change the status quo when it comes to CPR training. She …

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Health department encourages preparedness for emergencies National Preparedness Month occurs every September to help promote awareness about preparing for disasters and emergencies that may affect com …

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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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Medical Explorers program for teens begins June 24This summer, teens who are interested in a career in medicine can get a closer look with real healthcare professionals as part of the West Virginia Un …

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