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 ...

Using the CPR steps on someone who is not breathing can help keep them alive until the emergency services arrive. Knowing when to do CPR and how to perform it is important. CPR works by keeping a ...

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 ...

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

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

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

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