Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is a medical emergency where the heart suddenly stops beating normally. It can happen to anyone, anytime, anywhere. Immediate defibrillation and high-quality CPR can ...

When an individual is in cardiac arrest, immediate attention is critical. Survival is strongly time-dependent; delays cost ...

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and defibrillation are crucial life-saving techniques that can greatly influence survival rates during emergencies involving sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). The ...

On Wednesday, Orange County was the headquarters of an organized effort to break the record for single-day hands-only CPR ...

The benefits of bystander CPR or use of an automatic defibrillator on a patient suffering from cardiac arrest may last for up to a year, a new study found, with the two techniques also helping to ...

For those ages 12 and up, knowing how to perform CPR can be the difference between life and death. The free HEARTSafe CPR and ...

Recently, I wrote about the dark side of CPR. Despite a common misperception that CPR can rescue almost anyone from the brink of death, most people that receive it don't survive. Of those that do, ...

Clay County Fire Rescue is installing automated external defibrillators in public spaces across Clay County to help residents respond to sudden cardiac arrest emergencies before first responders ...

February is American Heart Month. HeartOne LLC offers training and certification for CPR, AED, and emergency first aid for ...

Belisky said it's important to have an AED at the shelter in the case of any emergencies.