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American Heart Association Guidelines For Cpr

Hands-only CPR effective for cardiac arrest

October 03, 2008
New guidelines from the American Heart Association (AHA) state that hands-only cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) can be done in an emergency situation, even by people who have no training in the technique. AHA experts say this does not rule out mouth-to-mouth breathing as part of CPR, but it does suggest that passers-by can save lives with chest compression alone. This finding means that if you see someone collapse in a public place or at home and you think it might be a heart attack, you shou... Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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CPR: Easier, Faster Than Ever
By Craig Stoltz , Health Expert

...non-medical people to either the standard multi-hour American Heart Association course or the... Read more »

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Blood Pressure Should Be Lower than Before
By Glenn Gandelman, MD, MPH , Health Expert

...pressure guidelines were published in May of 2007 by the American Heart Association (AHA). After... Read more »

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What You Can Do to Prevent Heart Disease
By Heather Reese , Health Expert

According to the American Heart Association, nearly every woman is in danger of heart disease... Read more »

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Do Your Part - Recognize the Signs of Heart Attack
By Dr. Larry Weinrauch , Health Expert

...you prepared for it?The American Red Cross and the American Heart Association have affiliates in... Read more »

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The Signs and Symptoms of Heart Attack and Stroke - Re-Visited
By Lisa Nelson , Health Expert

...symptoms that may come and go.   According to the American Heart Association, studies show that... Read more »

Health Guide

Screen for Heart Disease
...not, perhaps you had better question whether or not the facility is following the guidelines of the American Heart Association, which along with the American College of Sports Medicine and the... Read more »
Heart Attack Symptoms and Warning Signs
...common for people to dismiss heart attack symptoms.What are the warning signs of a heart attack?  The American Heart Association and other medical experts say the body likely will send one or... Read more »
Mitral Valve Proplase Patient Guide
...prophylaxis (preventive treatment) before the procedure. When does a patient require antibiotics? The American Heart Association (AHA) has issued recommendations for surgical and dental... Read more »
Angioplasty Patient Guide: Find Angioplasty Information
...are chosen based on a patient's age, physical history, and severity of the blockage or damage. The American Heart Association (AHA) and the American College of Cardiology (ACC) have guidelines for... Read more »
Stroke Patient Guide, Part I: Signs and Symptoms
...old. But statistics show that your brother is not alone. The numbers are staggering: According to the American Heart Association (AHA), stroke is the third-leading cause of death and one of the... Read more »

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