Lincoln is one of 10 Lighthouse communities in the country, it’s a recognition given for outstanding response to cardiac ...

In an instance where someone goes into cardiac arrest, every second counts in preventing a potential death. According to the ...

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Cedar Rapids resident Katie Hopkins survived a heart attack at half the average age for a woman’s first heart attack. Now, she is raising funds and awareness to save lives.

Month-long observances in February include Black History Month, American Heart Month and — you might have missed it if not ...

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) -- February is American Heart Month. Throughout the month American Heart Association chapters across the ...

The American Heart Association and the Reese’s Senior Bowl™ teamed up to ensure more people are confident and capable when faced with a cardiac emergency. On Senior Bowl Community Service Day, Jan. 27 ...

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The science of resuscitation has advanced since CPR and ECC guidelines were last published ... rhythm was ventricular fibrillation. These new AHA recommendations, which are based on the strongest ...

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The CPR kept the blood and oxygen pumping around Ben’s body until paramedics quickly arrived and used a defibrillator to restart his heart. It is estimated his heart had stopped for about 15 ...

But this technique is not effective in all patients and should not delay definitive treatment, according to the American Heart Association. The misconception about cough CPR and heart attack may be ...