Fabiola Garnett suffered cardiac arrest at age 13. Two decades later, she received the gift of a heart.
Woefully inaccurate notions about women may explain why some folks are prone to inaction when an ailing woman needs lifesaving chest compressions.
It seemed like the perfect day for a run. It ended with an off-duty nurse saving a jogger’s life.
Our fast-paced, 'always-on' world causes increased psycho-social stress and, possibly, an increase in the likelihood of sudden cardiac arrest.
When a retiree collapsed at the gym, two bystanders jumped in to help save him.
If you have a family history of heart disease, talk with your doctor about this little-known type of cholesterol.
Lisa Cardillo went from an active mom to a heart attack patient ‘in the blink of an eye.’
Cardiac arrest victims are twice as likely to recover if a bystander is able to shock their hearts back into rhythm.
About 1 in 20 people survive sudden cardiac arrest at home. Amber Ciesielski, 32, survived—but she now faces a rare heart condition.
Patients with heart problems should know that the risk is slight.
Surgery and a steely resolve helped Howie Glupker, 76, put his heart attack behind him and the softball field ahead.
Having the devices easily accessible might save the lives of more cardiac arrest victims.
