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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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Two Isle of Wight families reunited with their ambulance rescuersTWO cardiac arrest survivors on the Isle of Wight have been reunited with those who were first on the scene to support them.Today (Sund …

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'Tomorrow Wall' honors survivors of cardiac arrest and the first responders who saved themAs a way to honor their EMTs and paramedics, West Michigan ambulance service AMR Grand Rapids has put up a dis …

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