by Roxy RDH | Jun 23, 2019 | CPR, Research, Science, Technology
The 2018 American Heart Association’s Resuscitation Science Symposium determined that women are 27 percent less likely to receive CPR from a bystander because of the misconception that breasts make it more challenging and worries about inappropriate touching in... 
by Roxy RDH | Feb 2, 2018 | CPR, Education, first aid, health, healthcare, heart healthy, Medical, Nutrition, preventative, Research, Science
Why Go Red? Cardiovascular disease in the U.S. kill approximately one woman every 80 seconds. The good news is that 80 percent of cardiac events may be prevented with education and lifestyle changes. Support Go Red For Women by participating in National Wear Red... 
by CPR Cat | Jan 13, 2018 | Education, health, heart healthy, Medical, Research, Science, Technology
In November 2017, Apple launched a Heart Study using the Apple Watch’s heart rate sensor to collect data on irregular heart rhythms and notify users who may be experiencing atrial fibrillation “Every week we receive incredible customer letters about how Apple... 
by Roxy RDH | Sep 29, 2016 | CPR, Education, first aid, health, healthcare, Medical, Research, Science
The first minutes after an accident are critical and essential to provide the right care to prevent escalation. Speeding up emergency response can prevent deaths and accelerate recovery dramatically. This is notably true for heart failure, drowning, traumas and... 
by CPR Cat | May 28, 2016 | CPR, health, Research, Science
American Heart Association (AHA) is now accepting grant applications specifically for cardiac arrest and resuscitation with deadlines starting July 26, 2016 and running through August 16, 2016. This is a tremendous opportunity to advance research in cardiac arrest and...