As a teen, she saw her mom die from the same heart problem she inherited
Sep 2, 2021
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy took her mother's life and might have taken hers, too, if not for a device implanted in her chest.
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New York woman who saved husband's life inspires others to learn CPR
Aug 31, 2021
More than 50 community members have been trained in CPR since hearing Lisa Wiles describe how she helped keep her husband alive when his heart stopped.
Cardiac arrest program may improve bystander CPR but not survival in Black people
Aug 25, 2021
A statewide effort improved some aspects of cardiac arrest treatment, according to a study that also found gaps along racial lines.
Since her cardiac arrest at 37, she urges everyone to know CPR
Aug 12, 2021
Mary Gordon was diagnosed with mitral valve prolapse in college, but her doctor assured her it wasn't serious. At 37, she had a cardiac arrest.
As the mercury rises, follow these 5 summer survival tips
Jun 3, 2021
With an increasing number of Americans vaccinated and social distancing recommendations loosening, this summer is great time to get outside for some exercise and fun in the sun. Remembering a few key points will help to keep you safe.
CPR, defibrillator save man's life after he collapses playing rec basketball
Jun 1, 2021
Fast-acting helpers called 911 and started CPR after 25-year-old Kevin Marcus Miller's heart stopped on the basketball court.
After 47 minutes, one final try resuscitated her
Apr 30, 2021
Despite CPR and seven shocks with a defibrillator, Diana Nickel remained in cardiac arrest for 47 minutes. One final try brought her back to life.
Instructed in CPR by 911 dispatcher, Nebraska couple saves 13-day-old son
Apr 12, 2021
When their baby stopped breathing, Lincoln, Nebraska, news anchor Bill Schammert and his wife, Kym, saved his life using CPR. They credit the 911 dispatcher for guiding them through it.
Unloading groceries, he found his wife on the ground not breathing
Apr 1, 2021
Kent Wiles used his lifeguard training in CPR from decades earlier to help save the life of his wife, Lynn, after she had a heart attack and went into cardiac arrest.
When her heart stopped after her dog died, doctors said it was broken heart syndrome
Mar 30, 2021
When her toy Maltese, Mr. Big, died unexpectedly, the grief and stress caused Tess Kossow to experience takotsubo cardiomyopathy.