Retired electrician saved by CPR jolts from an AED
May 25, 2018
David Paschal's heart needed 14 electric shocks to restart after he had a cardiac arrest in the lobby of his doctor's office. The shocks and CPR from his doctor saved his life.
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After 5 years, cardiac arrest survivor finds her rescuer
May 22, 2018
Heidi Stewart spent five years looking for David Crabtree, the paramedic who treated her after she had a cardiac arrest at her high school.
Nurse's colleagues use the CPR he taught them to save his life
May 8, 2018
For nurse Michael Lovelace, teaching CPR meant knowing his words could potentially save a life. He never imagined that life would be his own.
Scrambling to restart a stopped heart  — when the patient is the president of the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½
Dec 26, 2017
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ president John Warner had a cardiac arrest at a heart meeting. This is the full story of what happened, from death to revival.
AHA president’s heart stopped for several minutes. He’s now back at work, ready to share his story.
Dec 26, 2017
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ president John Warner went into cardiac arrest during the heart attack he suffered last month, his heart stopping for several minutes until an impromptu team of rescuers brought him back to life.
AHA president doing well after minor heart attack
Nov 13, 2017
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ President John Warner was away from the AHA’s Scientific Sessions with his family Monday after having a minor heart attack during the organization’s flagship scientific conference.
Father of the bride collapses at wedding – dramatically showing need for public access to AEDs
May 22, 2017
When her father collapsed at her wedding, Dr. Ralla Shrit knew what to do – but was frustrated when hotel workers couldn’t find an AED.
Report: 10 measures could prevent sudden cardiac death
Dec 19, 2016
Ten strategies could help doctors, patients and families prevent sudden cardiac death, according to a new report.
Swimmer's heart stops in pool and entire school trains in CPR
Aug 16, 2016
Anyone watching the Olympic swimming events and wondering why lifeguards surround a pool filled with expert swimmers should talk to Ashley Dumais. She was revived after having a cardiac arrest, sinking to the bottom of the pool.
New resuscitation guidelines update CPR chest pushes
Oct 15, 2015
Updated resuscitation guide lines refine how fast and how deep chest compressions should be during CPR.