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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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Dale County man survives cardiac arrest after Good Samaritans perform CPRAccording to the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation, over 350,000 people suffer cardiac arrest each year.For one Dale County man …

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Cardiac arrest survivors reunited with first responders who saved them in tear-jerking FDNY ceremonyIt was a heartening reunion.Eight survivors of cardiac arrest — ranging from a teenage boy to a 78-y …

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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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9 Things You Should Know About Cardiac ArrestCardiac arrest means an absence of cardiac activity — in essence, a person’s heart stops beating. While certain health conditions and other factors increas …

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To the edge and back: One of five CPR revived heart attack victims have ‘near death’ experienceCPR is a lifesaving technique, consisting of chest compressions often combined with artificial ventilatio …

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