Cardiac Arrest & CPR Education

Sudden cardiac arrest can happen to anyone, at any age, without warning. These blogs explain what happens during an arrest, why CPR and early defibrillation work together rather than separately, what CPR certification actually involves, and how to build and maintain the skills to respond. Geared toward first-time responders, workplace first-aid teams, and CPR instructors alike.

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May 17, 2023 by Russ King

12-year-old Phoenix girl suffers cardiac arrest

Soccer community rallying together after 12-year-old Phoenix girl suffers cardiac arrest

May 04, 2023 by Russ King

Soccer Cardiac Arrest

An 11-year-old soccer player is making a full recovery after suffering a cardiac arrest in January.

December 16, 2022 by Russ King

Two runners had cardiac arrests

The doctor performed CPR on both, who are expected to make full recoveries. The incidents offer lessons and reminders for runners of all abilities.

November 22, 2022 by Russ King

October is Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) Awareness Month

SCA continues to be a major public health crisis, which means each of us needs to continue to spread awareness and encourage others to learn how to respond in an...

April 29, 2022 by Russ King

Orlando student saves pregnant co-worker hours after CPR training in school

ORLANDO A Central Florida student is a hero after saving a co-worker at his after-school job just hours after learning CPR.

October 27, 2016 by Russ King

Hands-Only CPR training kiosk debuts at Indianapolis International Airport

Seven U.S. sites will feature the kiosks donated through American Heart Association's national partnership with the Anthem Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Anthem, Inc.