Nov 11, 2021
Cardiac arrest kept Dr. Kevin Volpp's heart from beating for 14 minutes. He's fine now thanks to high-quality CPR, an AED and more. He's sharing his story to inspire people to learn lifesaving skills.
Oct 5, 2021
Longtime runner Marla Sewall survived a cardiac arrest in her bathtub. With an implanted device, the mother of four is back in action.
Sep 14, 2021
A new study about air travelers who have cardiac arrests in airports and on planes underscores the value of improved training and better awareness for bystander CPR and the use of defibrillators, researchers say.
Sep 8, 2021
People with HIV are more likely to experience sudden cardiac death than those without the virus, especially if their condition is poorly managed, new research finds.
Sep 2, 2021
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy took her mother's life and might have taken hers, too, if not for a device implanted in her chest.
Aug 31, 2021
More than 50 community members have been trained in CPR since hearing Lisa Wiles describe how she helped keep her husband alive when his heart stopped.
Aug 25, 2021
A statewide effort improved some aspects of cardiac arrest treatment, according to a study that also found gaps along racial lines.
Aug 12, 2021
Mary Gordon was diagnosed with mitral valve prolapse in college, but her doctor assured her it wasn't serious. At 37, she had a cardiac arrest.
Jul 14, 2021
Genetic testing helped Leilani Graham's family learn the extent of life-threatening hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. It also uncovered something astonishing about her new heart.
Jun 8, 2021
Jimmy Fremgen was born with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, a condition that caused the deaths of his grandfather and mother. Today, the Sacramento-based advocate raises awareness about heart disease.