Cardiac arrest deaths are rising – especially among younger Black adults
Nov 10, 2020
The cardiac arrest death rate decreased for more than a decade but is once more climbing, disproportionately impacting young Black adults.
CPR
Updated CPR guidelines address physical and emotional recovery
Oct 21, 2020
New guidelines for CPR and emergency cardiovascular care add recovery to the "chain of survival" and tackle health disparities and opioid overdoses.
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.
Drone-delivered AEDs fly a step closer to saving lives
Nov 15, 2019
Canadian research shows drone AEDs can work in real-world conditions and get help to cardiac arrest patients in rural areas faster than traditional EMS.
Worried about legal risk of doing CPR? Inaction is riskier
Nov 13, 2019
Some people worry performing CPR will expose them to legal risks, but a new study finds cases related to delayed or inadequate CPR are more likely.
Cardiac arrests in hospitals may be more common than previously thought
Jul 9, 2019
A new analysis finds many thousands of additional cases of in-hospital cardiac arrests, but the reason for the change is not clear.
Magician-turned-doctor knows the trick to helping save lives with CPR – just watch
Jun 11, 2019
Dr. Alson Inaba spread the idea of using "Stayin' Alive" as a CPR teaching tool, and now he'd like to get funky.
When hockey player's heart stopped on the ice, CPR and an AED saved him
Jun 6, 2019
Jib Street's amazing story already has gone viral. He hopes his awareness campaign will, too.
Does making CPR simpler encourage bystanders to step up?
Apr 1, 2019
The Hands-Only technique boosted the rate of bystanders performing CPR on cardiac arrest victims.
On-screen CPR: Heart-stopping drama doesn't always reflect reality
Feb 15, 2019
The movie and TV versions of CPR may make for good drama, but they're not exactly instructional videos. Here's some expert advice to keep in mind once the show is over.
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.