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CPR, Defibrillator Combo Boosts Cardiac Incident Survival
Making more AEDs available in communities could save hundreds of lives, study finds

Giving CPR Kits to Kids Nudges Parents to Learn
Danish study found seventh graders trained an average of 2.5 friends, family members

Embryonic Human Stem Cells May Help Repair Heart Muscle, Lab Study Shows
Problems with cell survival, functioning may have been solved in rat experiments

Heart Attacks a ’Wake-Up’ Call for Hispanics: Survey
Poll finds too few are taking steps to prevent future illness

Cardiac Risk Greatest While Firefighters Fighting Flames
Study found they're most likely to die while responding to emergencies

High-Tech CT Scans Speed Diagnosis of Chest Pain
Time and money was saved in 75% of ER cases, study finds

Research Seeks Clues to Sudden Cardiac Death in Athletes
Trouble in heart's right ventricle may cause irregular heartbeat, they say

Early Blood Pressure Problems Signal Heart Trouble
Study of young American Indians found hypertension raised risk for enlarged heart

Heart Failure in Parents a Risk Factor for Children
Study finds 70 percent increased odds for the dangerous condition

Higher Elevations Healthier for Hearts
Study finds lifespan increases with altitude