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cardiac arrest

2 signs there’s a heart attack in your future

Heeding these warnings could save your life or the life of a loved one.

Take heart when shoveling

As the snow starts to fly, beware of the strain that removing it may cause.

Patient Story

‘I was totally blindsided’

After cardiac arrest at age 25 and heart failure at age 31, Rick Eding is waiting patiently for the transplant that could save his life.

Patient Story

Three men and a gym: Comeback stories

Heart trouble dealt knockout punches to three men who frequent the same gym. Each time, quick action saved lives.

Patient Story

Pacemakers, defibrillators—what’s the difference?

For patients with weak heart muscles, implanted devices ensure the beat goes on.

Updated heart failure treatment guidelines issued

Two new drugs added to list of recommended therapies.

A life devoted to care

'Today is another glorious day to serve.'

Hypothermia for heart attacks?

Treatment improved survival in 'nonshockable' cardiac arrest cases.

Patient Story

‘His time is not finished on this earth’

Newlywed Mark Hagbom survives 'widow-maker' thanks to seamless transition from CPR to cath lab to open heart surgery.

Save a life! Learn CPR

Starting rescue efforts for victims of cardiac arrest before ambulance arrives boosts survival outcomes.

Patient Story

Nicole experiences the lifesaving benefit of heart research

No one would have suspected she had heart disease.