Torn heart artery put young mom on verge of death
Jun 5, 2019
An Oklahoma woman's encounter with a spontaneous coronary artery dissection led to her being given last rites – twice.
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Woman almost declared dead no stranger to heart trouble
Apr 24, 2019
Melanie Baldwin has a history of heart problems and was almost declared dead 45 minutes after she suffered a cardiac arrest.
Teen's mall trip could have been her last, but CPR and an AED saved the day
Apr 16, 2019
A 13-year-old went into cardiac arrest outside an Ohio mall. Thanks to CPR and an AED, she can tell you all about it.
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.
AP: Actor Jan-Michael Vincent, known for 'Airwolf,' dies of cardiac arrest
Mar 8, 2019
Actor Jan-Michael Vincent, the "Airwolf" television star whose sleek good looks belied a troubled personal life, died last month of cardiac arrest.
Concerns about heart health amid the opioid, meth epidemic
Mar 7, 2019
While worries about the dangers of drug use and overdosing have hit homes nationwide, there's also a growing concern, and a new raft of studies, about the cardiovascular dangers emerging from opioid and meth abuse.
Are thrill-seekers with heart conditions playing with danger?
Mar 4, 2019
A serious heart condition often isn't enough to stop some from roller coasters and thrill-seeking activities.
Heart attack survivors can thank her dad for new recovery tools
Feb 25, 2019
Experience as a patient's daughter fuels Dr. Francoise Marvel's desire to improve care.
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.
Heart transplant survivor gets marriage proposal at finish line
Feb 14, 2019
Childhood heart transplant recipient Mandi Shelley now has another reason to love the Heart Walk.