Every year 250,000 or more people with cardiovascular disease die within an hour of symptom onset and before they arrive at a hospital. With appropriate early defibrillation and follow-up treatment ...

MOOSIC — First responders in Wilkes-Barre and Scranton will be better equipped to help those suffering cardiac emergencies, thanks to donations from Geisinger Community Medical Center, Pennsylvania ...

The FDA wants to tighten regulations on automatic external defibrillators like Philips' HeartStart FRx.--Courtesy of Philips Implantable defibrillators must go through the FDA's rigorous PMA process ...

Automatic external defibrillators save lives in amateur sports and fitness centers, according to new research. The 18-year study found that survival from cardiac arrest reached 93 percent in centers ...

ST. LOUIS — After Blues player Jay Bouwmeester suffered what the team called a "cardiac event" during Tuesday's game, 5 On Your Side asked the Rapid Response Team at Saint Louis University Hospital to ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio — According to the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation, SCA strikes people of all ages who may seem to be healthy, even children and teens. Survival depends on people nearby calling 911, ...

The Wilsonville Police Department acquired four Automatic External Defibrillators Units which will be placed in patrol vehicles during each work shift. Having the right equipment at the right time ...

MIAMI - Four officers with the Miami-Dade Police Department on Thursday were honored for saving lives, and their efforts can serve as a model for others who need to provide emergency help to someone ...

PITTSBURGH (KDKA)-- When the call of a heart attack comes into Pittsburgh's 911 center, Pittsburgh EMS and Fire units respond. Both carry equipment to shock the heart, but that equipment is old and ...

When teaching others about AEDs, it is important to explain the three main types of defibrillators that currently exist. For basic life support, the AED is most often used. Another type of external ...