Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is a medical emergency where the heart suddenly stops beating normally. It can happen to anyone, anytime, anywhere. Immediate defibrillation and high-quality CPR can ...

The benefits of bystander CPR or use of an automatic defibrillator on a patient suffering from cardiac arrest may last for up to a year, a new study found, with the two techniques also helping to ...

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and defibrillation are crucial life-saving techniques that can greatly influence survival rates during emergencies involving sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). The ...

Helping someone in cardiac arrest is not as daunting as it seems. By Gina Kolata Before 1958, there was no such thing as CPR. If someone’s heart stopped because of cardiac arrest, that person fell to ...

Defib Hawaii, an American Heart Association Training Site, announces the expansion of its comprehensive life support certification programs to meet growing demand from healthcare professionals and ...

If someone all of a sudden collapses, the biggest hero of the day could be anyone walking by. June happens to National CPR and AED Awareness Month.— ...

What began as a two-mile race turned into a life-or-death emergency for runner Kim Howard on June 13. Howard said he felt ...

News 10 Lansing’s Make An Impact telethon is scheduled for Thursday to raise money for Champions of the Heart.

This week, it’s their mission to make sure all defib Guardians have checked their defibrillator is ready to save a life.