AHA staffer uses CPR to save a life
Aug 6, 2024
Liz Young was shopping for landscaping when she heard a woman screaming for someone who knew CPR. Young rushed to Debbie Lundstrom's side, giving her CPR until EMS arrived.
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Saving lives with CPR? That's kid stuff, experts say
Feb 13, 2024
Even preschoolers can start learning basic skills that can prepare them to use CPR by the time they're tweens.
New research reveals surprising outcomes in overdose-related cardiac arrests
Jan 31, 2024
People who have out-of-hospital cardiac arrests caused by a drug overdose often fare better than those whose hearts stop for other reasons, new research suggests.
The ripple effects of Damar Hamlin's cardiac arrest still strong a year later
Jan 2, 2024
The collapse – and survival – of Bills safety Damar Hamlin during an NFL game sparked interest in lifesaving CPR and AEDs, including from a family near Cincinnati and another in Buffalo.
Asian adults less likely to survive cardiac arrest despite same bystander CPR rate as white peers
Jul 26, 2023
Asian and white adults receive bystander CPR for cardiac arrest outside a hospital at similar rates, but it's not entirely clear why fewer Asians survive, according to a new analysis.
12 days after learning about CPR and AEDs, an NFL coach used his knowledge to help save a 3-year-old
Jun 26, 2023
Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris teamed with an ER doctor to revive Wyatt Stanley after he nearly drowned in a Las Vegas swimming pool.
What is commotio cordis, which NFL player Damar Hamlin says stopped his heart?
Apr 18, 2023
Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin says commotio cordis caused his "Monday Night Football" collapse. Here's an explanation of the rare, heart-stopping condition.
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.
This is what a cardiac arrest looks like, and why you need to know
Feb 9, 2023
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.
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.
Guidelines Resource Center
The American Heart Association regularly releases guidelines and scientific statements for preventing and treating heart disease and stroke.
What do these guidelines mean for you? Should you change your medications? Should you see a doctor for treatment? How do you know if you’re healthy? You’ll find answers here in the Guidelines Resource Center.