After saving her husband with CPR, she gave birth to their son
Jun 1, 2020
Ashley Goette was 39 weeks pregnant when her husband’s heart stopped early one morning. She helped save him with CPR.
Cardiac Arrest
What to know about bystander CPR and coronavirus risk
May 12, 2020
CPR in the COVID-19 era is different but still vital, new guidance says.
Breathing wildfire smoke may raise risk of cardiac arrest
Apr 15, 2020
The tiny toxic particles in the smoke can trigger a series of events in the body that endanger the heart, according to a new study.
Given 2% chance of survival, 'Batman' came to the rescue
Apr 1, 2020
Complications during a routine stent procedure became a life-or-death situation for an Orlando man and his family.
After heart attack, 51-year-old began singing a new tune
Mar 24, 2020
A heart attack caused Laura Vanderpool’s heart to stop. Since then, she’s left a stressful job for a new gig that leaves plenty of time for family, friends and making music.
Slow and steady wins the race when it comes to heart-healthy exercise
Feb 26, 2020
Extreme exercise in people who are inactive or have undiagnosed heart disease can raise the risk of cardiac arrest, abnormal heart rhythm and heart attack, according to a new scientific statement.
Race, income in neighborhoods tied to cardiac arrest survival
Feb 25, 2020
People are more likely to survive a cardiac arrest in affluent or white neighborhoods, a new study finds.
Can a phone call help restart the heart?
Feb 24, 2020
A new report lays out necessary steps for 911 dispatchers to give lifesaving CPR instructions to bystanders over the phone.
High school basketball player saved by CPR helps win championship
Jan 28, 2020
Ben Blankenhorn survived a cardiac arrest. Then, he played in the title game of the high school basketball championship.
Nurse was training for triathlon when her heart stopped mid-swim
Jan 10, 2020
Alicia Bravo was saved by CPR – and a device her fundraising helped purchase – after a cardiac arrest during a training swim at the lake.