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.
Cardiac Arrest
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.
Take it from 2 runners whose hearts stopped during the same race: A heart-healthy lifestyle is best
Feb 27, 2023
Greg Gonzales and Michael Heilemann couldn't outrun heart disease lurking in their genes, but their fitness helped save their lives and speed their recovery.
His heart stopped on a treadmill at the gym. His wife gave him CPR.
Feb 27, 2023
Mark Wangrin of Austin, Texas, had a cardiac arrest while working out. After nine days in a coma, he woke up and got a defibrillator implanted in his chest.
While home recovering from COVID-19, she saved her husband's life
Feb 23, 2023
Mike Button of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, went into cardiac arrest while working in his home office. His wife, Stephanie, saw it happen and quickly started CPR.
Take it from Damar: Learning CPR is easy, quick and can save a life
Feb 20, 2023
Damar Hamlin of the Buffalo Bills has issued the #3forHeart CPR Challenge, encouraging everyone to learn CPR so they can save a life, just like others did for him.
Next feat for doc who gave CPR to 2 runners in 1 race? Preventing more hearts from stopping.
Feb 17, 2023
Dr. Steven Lome made headlines for his lifesaving feat at the Monterey Bay Half Marathon. In addition to promoting CPR and AEDs, he's using the platform to encourage others to adopt a heart-healthier lifestyle – like he did.
Former Grand Slam champion wants every tennis court to have an AED, someone trained in CPR
Feb 6, 2023
Cardiac arrest survivor Murphy Jensen is using his story to encourage everyone to get trained in CPR, and for all tennis facilities to have lifesaving devices.
Student-athlete's parents grateful for national spotlight on cardiac arrest
Jan 30, 2023
The parents of cross-country runner Dylan Dorrell, who died of cardiac arrest after team practice, say the spotlight from Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin's collapse helps bring awareness.
A thump to his chest during a game stopped his heart. Textbook response saved him.
Jan 24, 2023
Teenager Peter Laake of Glenwood, Maryland, was playing lacrosse when a fast-moving ball struck him in the wrong place at the wrong time, causing a cardiac arrest.