Saving American Hearts, Inc Blog

CPR is so simple that anyone can use it to save a life. But how did we get here? One man who owes his life to CPR went in search of the facts.ate one evening in December 2014, a healthy 55-year-o …

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A CPR Sucess StoryThis blog was written by Lynn Bemenderfer, M.D., FACOG.“Thank you, I have more time with my wife and kids and I am forever grateful…”CPR saves lives! CPR – or Cardiopulmonary Resusci …

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Updated CPR guidelines address physical and emotional recoveryThe recovery period after cardiac arrest is now considered a key element of survival, according to updated guidelines for emergency CPR an …

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Cardiac ArrestAbout Cardiac ArrestCardiac arrest is the abrupt loss of heart function in a person who may or may not have been diagnosed with heart disease. It can come on suddenly, or in the wake of …

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New guidelines update treatment options for atrial fibrillationPeople with atrial fibrillation should work closely with their doctors to treat the condition, using a more detailed stroke-risk assessme …

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New resuscitation guidelines update CPR chest pushesUpdated resuscitation guidelines refine how fast and how deep chest compressions should be during CPR – although it’s unlikely that a non-profession …

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