Learn CPR: Why it matters more than you may realize
Oct 14, 2026
CPR can help save a life. Learn why training matters, what classes cover and how to find the right CPR course for your work or personal needs.
Cardiac Arrest
Cardiac arrest and a double transplant took soccer. Not his resolve.
Sep 25, 2026
Diego Obregon was 17 when he went into cardiac arrest while playing soccer. Tests revealed a congenital heart defect, and he spent 11 months in the hospital before receiving a heart and kidney transplant. Today.
What is an AED? How to use one during a cardiac arrest
Sep 8, 2026
Automated external defibrillators, or AEDs, are easy-to-use devices that, combined with CPR, can help save a life during cardiac arrest. Learn how AEDs work, where to find them and how to use one with CPR.
After cardiac arrest and CPR, football player eyes a comeback
Aug 28, 2026
Virginia high school student Ameer Chambers collapsed after running sprints at football practice and went into cardiac arrest. CPR from his trainer saved his life, and now he hopes to return to the field.
EMT instructor saved by his students using CPR
Aug 28, 2026
Karl Arps went from pretending to have chest pain for an EMT class exercise to going into cardiac arrest. Students and instructors in class used CPR and an AED to save him. After triple bypass surgery, he’s back teaching.
Are roller coasters safe for people with heart conditions?
Aug 26, 2026
A serious heart condition often isn't enough to stop some from roller coasters and thrill-seeking activities.
What cardiac arrest looks like and why early action matters
Aug 26, 2026
Confusion about cardiac arrest can slow a bystander's response at a moment when seconds matter. Here's what to look for – and why you shouldn't wait to call 911 and start CPR.
Why experts say children should learn CPR early
Jul 31, 2026
Even preschoolers can start learning basic skills that can prepare them to use CPR by the time they're tweens.
Why 'cough CPR' doesn't work (and what to do instead)
Jul 31, 2026
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.
11 things to know to save a life with CPR
Jul 30, 2026
CPR saves lives, but confusion might keep you from acting when the time comes. Experts clear up questions about what to do when someone's heart stops.