Pregnant teacher survives cardiac arrest, delivers healthy baby
May 25, 2023
When Alexis Simon suddenly slumped in her chair at work, the school nurse used CPR and an AED to save her.
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Why a cardiac crisis also can be a mental health issue
May 23, 2023
Emotional and psychiatric problems often accompany a heart attack, cardiac arrest or heart surgery. Here's what caregivers and patients alike need to know.
Health care exec's heart stops at the airport
May 12, 2023
Kathy Wilson-Gold had a cardiac arrest in an airline club. Fellow travelers performed CPR and used an AED to resuscitate her.
Doctors said weight and stress caused her symptoms. They came from a blocked heart artery.
Apr 26, 2023
Multiple misdiagnoses resulted in Denise Castille having a heart attack far away from home. Now she uses her experience to educate others about the risks and symptoms of heart disease.
What is commotio cordis, which NFL player Damar Hamlin says stopped his heart?
Apr 18, 2023
Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin says commotio cordis caused his "Monday Night Football" collapse. Here's an explanation of the rare, heart-stopping condition.
On a snowy day, the warmth of a stranger kept one man alive
Apr 18, 2023
Most people who experience a cardiac arrest outside of a hospital die. Justin Stroh survived, largely due to help from a passing stranger.
When she passed out at 38, doctors blamed stress. The problem was her heart.
Apr 13, 2023
Sheena Fannin insisted stress wasn't why she fainted. After pushing for answers, doctors discovered a life-threatening heart problem.
She was 28 and went into cardiac arrest at work. CPR and an AED saved her life.
Apr 7, 2023
Doctors don't know why Heather Baker went into cardiac arrest at 28, but they do know CPR and an AED saved her life.
Mom of 2 young boys was waiting for pizza when her heart stopped
Apr 5, 2023
When LaNysha Adams went into cardiac arrest at home, her husband called 911 and performed CPR. She survived, and was soon diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy.
Families need good communication following a sudden cardiac death
Apr 4, 2023
The sudden cardiac death of a loved one can be confusing. A new study suggests communication about a cause can help family members decide whether to seek genetic testing for their own risks.