Author: Katie Bryant

For the average American, experience with Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) is limited to what is seen on television and in movies.  These small, but mighty machines can be quite intimidating for those who are not familiar with their proper use.  But, given the grim statistics for survival following a Sudden Cardiac Arrest, it is crucial

Both heart attack and cardiac arrest are serious heart conditions that require immediate medical care.  However, they are distinctly different conditions, with unique symptoms and methods of intervention. Heart Attack: A heart attack is a result of one or more blocked arteries, limiting blood flow to the heart muscle.  The heart can continue to beat,

There is a wealth of information regarding proper CPR administration and AED use for cardiac arrest victims.  However, we are yet to adopt a hard and fast rule regarding how long CPR should be continued on a cardiac arrest victim, or even determine if such a rule would ultimately be beneficial to patients, families and