Why 'cough CPR' is not the lifesaver it's made out to be
Jan 22, 2025
Social media posts continue to spread misinformation about how coughing forcefully can treat a heart attack. Doctors debunk this myth and share what actually to do.
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College pals gathered in a remote cabin. When one went into cardiac arrest, another saved him.
Jan 21, 2025
Athletic Oregonian Tyson Yeck went into cardiac arrest during a guys weekend. His friend did CPR until first responders restored his heart rhythm with an AED.
When college senior's heart stopped while playing basketball, help happened to be nearby
Jan 7, 2025
Jio Rodriguez had a cardiac arrest while playing basketball with friends. The quick actions of first responders – who just happened to be next door – helped save him.
AHA News' most-read CPR stories of 2024
Dec 30, 2024
CPR can save lives. These five stories about CPR – and the people who used it – got the most views in 2024.
Walking in a rhythmic wonderland with holiday songs that could help save lives
Dec 11, 2024
This playlist of seasonal music could help you keep the beat if you need to perform CPR.
His heart stopped during last year's Richmond Marathon. This weekend, he'll run it again.
Nov 12, 2024
David Griffin had a cardiac arrest while running the Richmond Marathon. Thanks to the quick actions of other runners, he's still alive – and still running.
CPR with rescue breaths vital to resuscitation after drowning, new guidelines say
Nov 12, 2024
Anyone pulled from the water who shows no signs of normal breathing or consciousness should be considered in cardiac arrest, according to updated guidelines.
Starting bystander CPR within 10 minutes of cardiac arrest may improve survival
Nov 11, 2024
People who get bystander CPR within the first 10 minutes of an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest may have higher chances for survival and intact brain function, new research suggests.
After his father collapsed in a park, Los Angeles teen helps secure more AEDs in public places
Nov 7, 2024
Michael Isayan watched in terror as lifeguards shocked his father's heart after a cardiac arrest. He feels lucky an AED was nearby.
After working out, he went into cardiac arrest. His wife saved him with CPR.
Sep 17, 2024
When Luis Padron collapsed in the bathroom, his wife, Beth, quickly started chest compressions while their daughter called 911.