He learned CPR from a TV show. A week later he used it to save his wife's life.
Jun 6, 2018
Alisa Mari prodded her husband, Andy, to watch a talk show about CPR. A week later, he used what he’d learned to save her life.
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Guidelines call for stronger, more coordinated cardiac arrest response
Jun 2, 2018
When someone collapses from cardiac arrest, everything that happens after that moment can impact a person’s chances of survival. New resuscitation guidelines lay out instructions for a quick.
CPR through history
Jun 2, 2018
Attempts to resuscitate patients have changed dramatically throughout history with each version developed in hope of saving lives. Today, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, also known by the acronym CPR, can double or triple a cardiac arrest victim’s chance of survival -- if it is given immediately.
Retired electrician saved by CPR jolts from an AED
May 25, 2018
David Paschal's heart needed 14 electric shocks to restart after he had a cardiac arrest in the lobby of his doctor's office. The shocks and CPR from his doctor saved his life.
After 5 years, cardiac arrest survivor finds her rescuer
May 22, 2018
Heidi Stewart spent five years looking for David Crabtree, the paramedic who treated her after she had a cardiac arrest at her high school.
Nurse's colleagues use the CPR he taught them to save his life
May 8, 2018
For nurse Michael Lovelace, teaching CPR meant knowing his words could potentially save a life. He never imagined that life would be his own.
Scrambling to restart a stopped heart  — when the patient is the president of the ·¬ÇÑÊÓƵ
Dec 26, 2017
·¬ÇÑÊÓƵ president John Warner had a cardiac arrest at a heart meeting. This is the full story of what happened, from death to revival.
AHA president’s heart stopped for several minutes. He’s now back at work, ready to share his story.
Dec 26, 2017
·¬ÇÑÊÓƵ president John Warner went into cardiac arrest during the heart attack he suffered last month, his heart stopping for several minutes until an impromptu team of rescuers brought him back to life.
AHA president doing well after minor heart attack
Nov 13, 2017
·¬ÇÑÊÓƵ President John Warner was away from the AHA’s Scientific Sessions with his family Monday after having a minor heart attack during the organization’s flagship scientific conference.
Father of the bride collapses at wedding – dramatically showing need for public access to AEDs
May 22, 2017
When her father collapsed at her wedding, Dr. Ralla Shrit knew what to do – but was frustrated when hotel workers couldn’t find an AED.