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.

Cardiac arrest may be reversed if CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) is performed and a defibrillator is used within minutes to shock the heart and restore a normal heart rhythm. Hands-only CPR is ...

Cardiovascular disease is one of the most common causes of death for all ages. "Would you know what to do if a loved one or co-worker were to suffer a heart attack?" asked Russell Hubbard, spokesman ...

The American Heart Association’s first CPR update since 2020 adds adult choking guidance, naloxone instructions and a unified ...

(WBNG) -- February is American Heart Month, a month-long reminder of the importance of taking preventative measures against cardiovascular diseases. American Heart Month is the perfect time to learn ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Robert Glatter is a New York-based physician covering public health. This article is more than 7 years old. This lethal condition ...

As temperatures drop and we head closer to winter, research suggests it can increase the risk of heart attacks. Dr. Xand gives us a step-by-step guide on how to perform CPR on an adult. To watch this ...

Every year, 350,000 people die from cardiac arrest in the United States. However, hands-on emergency intervention like cardiopulmonary resuscitation – or CPR – from a bystander can make the difference ...