The American Heart Association urges CPR training and emergency planning during national awareness week.

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - More than 300,000 people suffer a cardiac arrest every year in this country, and 90% are fatal. “Sudden cardiac arrest is a major killer in the United States,” said James ...

Each year, 475,000 Americans die from cardiac arrest, an electrical malfunction in the heart that causes an irregular heartbeat and disrupts the flow of blood to the brain, lungs and other organs.

The first week of June – National CPR & AED Awareness Week, June 1-7— gives Puget Sound residents the chance to learn about saving lives in the event of sudden cardiac arrest. Free Hands-Only™ CPR ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Few Americans know the mechanics of how to give CPR — which stands for cardiopulmonary resuscitation — though many have heard of ...

If a medical emergency arises while you're at home, you might be the only help available until professionals arrive. One of the main methods to know is CPR, or cardiopulmonary resuscitation. According ...

Different than a heart attack, a cardiac arrest is a life-threatening medical emergency where the heart suddenly stops beating. If you're ever on hand when this happens, knowing how to do CPR can help ...

Cleveland Browns cornerback and American Heart Association Nation of Lifesavers™ NFL Player Ambassador Denzel Ward is taking his impact beyond the field and into the heart of the city appearing on new ...

A dramatic rescue in Dubai has gone viral after emergency responders successfully revived a man who suffered a sudden heart attack on a roadside.

YOU KNOW, SAFETY IS TOP OF MIND AS KIDS LOOK TO STAY COOL IN THIS SUMMER HEAT. IT’S ESPECIALLY TRUE IN MARTIN COUNTY. THAT’S WHERE UNFORTUNATELY, WE’VE SEEN THREE DROWNINGS IN JUST THREE WEEKS. AND ...