How a cardiac crisis can impact mental health
Jul 30, 2026
Emotional and psychiatric problems often accompany a heart attack, cardiac arrest or heart surgery. Here's what caregivers and patients alike need to know.
Cardiac Arrest
A heart attack ended his marathon training. Then his heart stopped.
Jul 30, 2026
Michael Bonnardi thought he was feeling his age when marathon training became harder. Instead, the fatigue was an early warning sign of a heart attack and cardiac arrest. Now, he's focused on staying active in a different way.
What to do if someone is choking and when to start CPR
Jul 30, 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.
CPR within 10 minutes of cardiac arrest may improve survival
Jul 30, 2026
People who get bystander CPR within the first 10 minutes of an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest may have higher chances for survival and intact brain function, new research suggests.
His heart stopped during a workout at age 39. Then it happened again 2 years later.
Jul 9, 2026
Kyle Hartley survived a heart attack and cardiac arrest during a workout class. CPR saved him again after a second cardiac arrest two years later. Today, he’s stronger and healthier – and exercising at the same gym.
New dad’s heart stopped during a family outing. CPR made the difference.
Jun 15, 2026
Jacque Gorelick yelled for help after her husband, Ed, went into cardiac arrest during a run with their baby son nearby. An off-duty firefighter-paramedic quickly responded with chest compressions, helping save the new father’s life.
After cardiac arrest, she’s moving forward thanks to granddaughter’s CPR
Jun 11, 2026
Virginia teacher Elizabeth Jackson went into cardiac arrest as her family started a movie. Her teen granddaughter used CPR to save her. Now, after a coma and defibrillator, she’s looking ahead.
A cardiologist’s solo golf round ends in cardiac arrest – a nearby colleague saves his life with CPR
Jun 3, 2026
After months of lessons, Dr. Jesse Adams played alone at his local golf course. On the eighth hole, he went into cardiac arrest. A friend and hospital colleague just happened to be playing behind him and saved his life.
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.
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.