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New insights on preventing brain injury after cardiac arrestDespite improvements in CPR and rates of getting patients to the hospital, only about 10 percent of people ultimately survive after out-of-h …

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Tory MSP saves heart attack victim who 'died' during Holyrood visitScotland's Shadow Health Secretary Dr Sandesh Gulhane used his medical skills at the Scots parliament to save the life of a visitor w …

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American Heart Association hosts Peninsula Heart Walk to boost CPR awarenessDid you know nine out of ten people who suffer cardiac arrest outside of the hospital die? That is why the American Heart As …

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Medical experts urge people to learn CPR during Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness MonthOctober is Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month.The months aims to inform the public about warning signs, risk fac …

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Cricketer almost died after three cardiac arrests and heart attack on Essex roadAn amateur cricketer almost died after suffering three cardiac arrests and a heart attack but survived thanks to the act …

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New defib placement increases chance of surviving heart attack by 264%Placing defibrillator pads on the chest and back, rather than the usual method of putting two on the chest, increases the odds of …

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