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AED

The CPR Episode | HouseCall Podcast

About 350,000 cardiac arrests occur outside of the hospital every year and 90% of them are fatal. Early intervention can increase survival.

Patient Story

‘We are so blessed’

After Don Westhouse suffered a sudden cardiac arrest while water skiing, it took a team to bring about a remarkable recovery.

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‘I look at life with new perspective’

When a high school basketball player collapsed during practice, a coach's quick action saved his life.

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A race to recovery

When Ted Kushion's heart stopped beating, quick action saved his life.

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‘An amazing save’

The way Paul Niles sees it, his decision to go truck shopping set off a miraculous chain of events that saved his life.

Big factor in survival: Bystander action

Learn CPR so you can quickly step in to perform resuscitation. You may just save a life.

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Butterflies and battle scars

After sudden cardiac arrest a year ago, 14-year-old Lani Salinas is spreading awareness about this often fatal condition.

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‘Just short of a miracle’

When Michael Travis suffered a sudden heart problem, quick action—and the instant availability of an AED unit—made all the difference.

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Eric Wild’s wild ride

Martial arts practitioner who ‘died three times’ credits his medical team and the love of his life with saving his life.

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‘I’m here for a reason’

Surviving sudden cardiac arrest, 17-year-old Luke Anhalt discovers new insights into sports, life and faith.

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‘I really see God’s hand’

A soccer player defies the odds of cardiac arrest thanks to a teammate’s quick action.

Study: Women less likely to receive CPR

Woefully inaccurate notions about women may explain why some folks are prone to inaction when an ailing woman needs lifesaving chest compressions.