Watching someone collapse from sudden cardiac arrest is a scary experience — but knowing what to do can save a life. Quick action and knowing how to use a device like an automated external ...

Students who successfully demonstrate CPR and use of the AED will receive a certificate of participation along with a CPR ...

The Peyton Walker Foundation’s mission is to increase awareness and survival rates of sudden cardiac arrest. Part of their efforts include offering CPR and AED training. This morning, Julie Walker and ...

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 American Heart Association and Jewish Community Foundation have provided equipment so Pacific Beach Middle School students can learn life-saving techniques.

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

These interventions can keep blood flowing to the brain until emergency medical assistance arrives.This article provides steps for performing CPR on an adult, child, or baby. It also describes how ...

Heart attack is the leading cause of death for men, women, and people of most racial and ethnic groups. Heart disease is responsible for 211 deaths per 100,000 people, according to a CDC report on ...