What is the purpose of CPR? The purpose of CPR is to apply pressure to an individual’s sternum (breastbone) so that the heart ...

HBO's "The Pitt" is the most medically accurate show on TV, but actors have to "fake" CPR. Executive producer R. Scott ...

Every year, more than 350,000 instances of cardiac arrest occur outside U.S. hospitals, according to the American Heart Association. These medical emergencies can occur anywhere from private homes and ...

A life-saving tool is on the move in Central Virginia, and its latest stop is in the heart of Virginia Commonwealth ...

The world’s most famous life-saving rescue technique could be worse than death in many cases, according to a new report. Administering CPR — or cardiopulmonary resuscitation — to a cardiac arrest ...

Virginia's first mobile CPR training kiosk opens at VCU, allowing students and faculty to learn hands-only CPR in minutes ...

For the next three months, Harris will serve as an ambassador for the device to teach others how to perform CPR. As Harris ...

Heart Safe Plymouth, a partnership of the Plymouth Public Safety Department and Rotary Club of Plymouth, is set to offer ...

The Johnson County Health Department and the Greenwood Fire Department will host a free community CPR class next week.

A woman nearly died from a heart attack in a Missoula courtroom recently. The incident stresses the importance of learning ...