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Teen athlete survives cardiac arrest in Aurora thanks to bystanders, first responders and on-site AEDIt’s hard to imagine that phone call Cathleen Zahn received on the Friday night of July 19.The mom …

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I Died on the Dance Floor… And Then I Fought Back!In the bustling heart of Dallas, Texas, a remarkable woman named Sharell Weeams has turned personal trials into a beacon of hope and inspiration. At 4 …

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CPR can be lifesaving for some, futile for others. Here's what makes the differenceRecently, I wrote about the dark side of CPR. Despite a common misperception that CPR can rescue almost anyone from t …

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Monterey Bay Half Marathon miracle: Doctor saves 2 lives while running half marathonMONTEREY, Calif. —An incredible update to tell you about a year after the 2022 Monterey Bay Half Marathon. You may r …

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How to use an automated external defibrillator (AED) on someone in cardiac arrestBY JON LAPOOKJANUARY 8, 2023 / 9:34 AM EST / CBS NEWSIt's been six days since Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin collaps …

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Cardiologist Resuscitates Two Fellow Runners During California Half MarathonTwo runners collapsed and needed mid-race medical attention at the Monterey Bay Half Marathon on November 13. Until help arr …

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