National CPR & AED Awareness Week is June 1–7, and the American Red Cross is encouraging everyone to get trained in CPR and how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED).

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 ...

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

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 ...

Emergencies don’t wait. That’s why the American Red Cross Bluegrass Area Chapter is urging people to learn CPR and how to use ...

Bystander aid using CPR and a defibrillator can be critically important for saving lives when someone has a cardiac arrest -- even when an ambulance arrives quickly, say researchers. A new study finds ...

June is CPR and AED Awareness Month, a time dedicated to recognizing life-saving skills that could make the difference in an ...

Five compelling, real-life CPR stories kick off a new American Heart Association storytelling initiative focused on doubling the sudden cardiac arrest survival rate, as part of CPR & AED Awareness ...

June 1–7 is National CPR & AED Awareness Week, and the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation (SCAF) is encouraging individuals ...

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 ...

Bronny James is grateful that the medical staff and coaches at USC were prepared for the worst.