Every year, 350,000 people die from cardiac arrest in the United States. However, hands-on emergency intervention like cardiopulmonary resuscitation – or CPR – from a bystander can make the difference ...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - More than 300,000 people suffer a cardiac arrest every year in this country, and 90% are fatal. “Sudden cardiac arrest is a major killer in the United States,” said James ...

The first week of June – National CPR & AED Awareness Week, June 1-7— gives Puget Sound residents the chance to learn about saving lives in the event of sudden cardiac arrest. Free Hands-Only™ CPR ...

If there is anyone else present, that person should do these first steps, freeing the lay rescuer to assess the situation and start CPR. Even if you know nothing about CPR, the 911 operator may be ...

If a medical emergency arises while you're at home, you might be the only help available until professionals arrive. One of the main methods to know is CPR, or cardiopulmonary resuscitation. According ...

Different than a heart attack, a cardiac arrest is a life-threatening medical emergency where the heart suddenly stops beating. If you're ever on hand when this happens, knowing how to do CPR can help ...

DALLAS (AP) — “Push hard, push fast” next time you give CPR to someone having cardiac arrest, say new, simpler guidelines in a radical departure from past advice. Putting the emphasis on chest ...

NORTHEAST TENNESSEE (WCYB) — According to the American Heart Association, 9 out of 10 people who suffer from cardiac arrest outside a hospital die, and cardiovascular disease is the number one killer ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Wednesday is the start of the new school year for more students around the Chicago area, and Chicago Public Schools comes back on Monday. One of the ways to get prepared is to know ...