Saving American Hearts, Inc Blog

Bystanders save man’s life during Brentwood pickleball tournamentWhen crews arrived, an AED had already been used, and Whitsitt was alert but confused.A life was saved during a pickleball tournament i …

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Foundation strives to prevent sudden cardiac arrest deaths in young peopleAccording to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, sudden cardiac arrest is the No. 1 medical cause of death in young …

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Ask a Doctor: Chattanooga cardiologist explains the difference between a heart attack and cardiac arrestQ: Is there a difference between a heart attack and cardiac arrest?A: People often use the terms …

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NWSL add lifesavers to the chain of survival in New York CityThe American Heart Association and the National Women’s Soccer League provided Hands-Only CPR education to headquarters staff to improve ca …

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Son saves dad’s life with CPR in Forsyth CountyEvery day, an estimated one thousand people have a sudden cardiac arrest. Of those people, only about 100 survive.“We need to really change those statist …

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Taking practice to heart: Trinity High School coaches sharpen life-saving skills with CPR trainingRapid tapping disrupted the quiet calm in the Trinity High School cafeteria Thursday evening, followed …

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