Saving American Hearts, Inc Blog

‘I saved my dad’s life with CPR, I learned two weeks earlier on work first aid course – he’s grateful I knew what to do' A woman who saved her father’s life with CPR afte …

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Lexington heart attack survivor credits bystander CPR with saving his life June is National Men’s Health Month and this week is National CPR and AED Awareness Week. One heart attack survivor say …

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He learned CPR thinking he could help a co-worker someday. He saved his wife when her heart stopped. After a long, somewhat typical workday, capped by a relaxing dinner out, new empty-nesters Angie an …

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Young woman from Secunda believes CPR knowledge is essential What started as basic first aid training at age 16 turned into life-saving action for Janey-Lee Erasmus and her beloved gran. Even if it&rs …

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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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Why aging parents make DNR choices before crisis strikes The conversation typically begins quietly. Perhaps during a routine visit, while sharing coffee at the kitchen table, or after a news story abo …

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