When is the right time to perform CPR, and how should it be done?
Jun 1, 2026
How do you know when it’s time to start CPR? What should you do? CPR experts explain.
Cardiac Arrest
Heart attack and cardiac arrest survivor had one goal: Get back and finish the ride
May 26, 2026
For Patrick Raycraft of Hartford, Connecticut, heart problems began with a heart attack at age 49. Despite a healthy lifestyle, he later went into cardiac arrest during a bike trip. His journey shows why recognizing symptoms and acting quickly matter.
Saved by CPR when her heart stopped in church, she’s now helping others learn it
Apr 17, 2026
When Ann Furner collapsed from cardiac arrest during Mass in upstate New York, her husband and three CPR-trained congregants saved her life. Today, Ann is on a mission to make CPR training common and AEDs easy to find — everywhere.
A heart attack sent a basketball coach into cardiac arrest — and CPR by his wife saved him
Mar 23, 2026
After a big playoff win sent his girls’ basketball team to Missouri’s state championship game, coach Dan Rolfes had a heart attack. His heart stopped. His wife, Lisa, started CPR until help arrived. He returned to the court and is now promoting CPR and first aid training.
He learned CPR thinking he could help a co-worker someday. He saved his wife when her heart stopped.
Feb 23, 2026
Eight months after John Lowe took a CPR course, his wife, Angie, went into cardiac arrest in her sleep. Thanks to his training and quick action – and a podcast refresher – he kept her alive until help arrived.
When a farmer’s heart stopped in the field, his 15-year-old son started CPR and helped save his life
Feb 19, 2026
Brian Lipham collapsed from cardiac arrest as he fed animals on his Alabama farm. His son, Logan, rushed to begin CPR – and continued until help arrived. Life is more challenging for the family now, but they are grateful Dad’s still part of it.
After losing his daughter to cardiac arrest at 18, dad vowed to bring CPR/AED training to schools
Feb 12, 2026
George Laman honored the memory of his daughter, Lauren, by working to require CPR/AED training in schools in Illinois and Florida – all while dealing with his own cardiac issues, including a heart transplant that saved his life.
His heart stopped on a Florida island. An ER doctor, nurse and Navy veteran saved his life with CPR.
Feb 5, 2026
Bruce Brown went into cardiac arrest during a beach trip with his wife on Florida’s Peanut Island. Three strangers quickly performed CPR. Now, the couple promote CPR training and AED access.
CPR – and knowing how to help someone choking – could prevent a heart crisis
Jan 20, 2026
Updated guidelines for CPR and emergency cardiovascular care from the American Heart Association place a new emphasis on clearing a blocked airway and explain why acting fast may prevent cardiac arrest.
She learned CPR at her new American Heart Association job. Two weeks later, she saved her dad’s life.
Dec 11, 2025
Quick actions by Rachael Mitchell and her brother used Hands-Only CPR to help their healthy and active dad survive cardiac arrest caused by a heart attack – a reminder that heart disease can strike anyone, anywhere.