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 ...

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 ...

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

A new study highlights the need to expand emergency response efforts for sudden cardiac arrest in young athletes.

Helping someone in cardiac arrest is not as daunting as it seems. By Gina Kolata Before 1958, there was no such thing as CPR. If someone’s heart stopped because of cardiac arrest, that person fell to ...

Earlier this summer, what began as a normal shift at the Keystone RV plant in Goshen quickly turned into a life-or-death ...

Defib Hawaii, an American Heart Association Training Site, announces the expansion of its comprehensive life support certification programs to meet growing demand from healthcare professionals and ...