Hands-only CPR is just two steps: call 911 when someone collapses, then start chest compressions. The AHA officially endorsed ...

Think you know how to perform CPR properly because you've seen it on TV? You probably don't, a new study has warned.

The American Red Cross trains and certifies people in cardio pulmonary resuscitation, or CPR. The best method involves rescue breathing and chest compressions. Even if you aren’t sure about rescue ...

Hands-only CPR, or compression-only CPR, is simple and easy to learn and perform on adults. Many people who survive a cardiac emergency are helped by a bystander, according to the American Red Cross.

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

CPR’s mouth-to-mouth resuscitation and chest compressions have saved countless lives, but the chest pumps alone may be just as effective during medical emergencies. A Japanese study found that people ...

A recent, unexpected cardiac episode of NBA star LeBron James' son Bronny James sheds light on the dangers of cardiac arrest. The 18-year-old was hospitalized after a cardiac event during a workout at ...