Each year in the month of February, the United States government recognizes national Heart Month as a time to raise awareness about heart health and cardiovascular disease. This month... read more →
High-quality chest compressions are the foundation of high-quality CPR, which is the primary influence on survival from cardiac arrest. These external compressions directly compress the heart, forcing blood to... read more →
Our network of Training Centers, Instructors and students make a huge difference in their workplaces and communities by doing their part to improve cardiac arrest outcomes. Here’s what some... read more →
Stress can impact your mind and body in many ways. It causes mental and physical side effects and can result in turning to other unhealthy habits. Long-term stress, or... read more →
Recent research has shown that women are less likely to receive help during a cardiac arrest emergency. But why is this, and what can be done about it? Generally,... read more →
For American Heart Month this year, we’re focusing on women’s health and how we can improve outcomes for women. Did you know women can experience heart disease differently than... read more →
The terms sudden cardiac arrest and heart attack are often used interchangeably. But they are two distinct medical emergencies. Here’s an easy way to remember the difference between sudden... read more →
Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) continues to be a major public health crisis. It can happen to anyone at any time, regardless of whether they’ve shown signs of heart disease... read more →
Each February, organizations across the country join together to raise awareness about heart health. While it’s easy to get caught up in showering others with love this month, let’s... read more →
Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) claims more than 356,000 lives each year in the US. In fact, one person dies every two minutes as a result of SCA, taking more lives than... read more →