In television dramas, CPR is often successful. The nurse or doctor is able to resuscitate lifeless body within minutes, simply by pushing on their chest. Unfortunately, in the real world, less than 20 ...

A brief video dramatically boosted CPR attempts by passersby. March 9, 2011— -- The days of the hours-long office CPR training session may be numbered if the findings of a new study hold true. A ...

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 ...