Read the latest positive news, breakthroughs, and inspiring stories about cardiac arrest, curated daily by BrightWire.
When a young runner's heart stopped near the finish line, two nurses watching the race jumped into action without hesitation. Their quick thinking and CPR saved Vinnie Farnell's life while waiting for emergency crews to arrive.
A learning disability nurse performed life-saving CPR on a fellow shopper who went into cardiac arrest at a Lidl checkout, crediting a recent basic life support refresher for her quick action. Her training kicked in at exactly the right moment when someone needed it most.
Fausto's heart stopped for seven minutes, but 41 days of intensive care at a New Jersey hospital helped him breathe on his own again and prepare to walk home to his family. His recovery shows how specialized medical teams can help patients overcome even the most complex health crises.
Scientists used artificial intelligence to crack one of medicine's oldest mysteries: why healthy people suddenly die from cardiac arrest. The breakthrough could help doctors save hundreds of thousands of lives every year.
When a maintenance worker collapsed in cardiac arrest on an AMC theater roof, Columbus firefighters performed an incredible mid-air rescue using a basket stretcher and CPR equipment suspended from an aerial ladder. The quick-thinking team kept the man alive during the delicate descent, delivering him to the hospital with a pulse.
The Las Vegas Raiders hosted a 12-hour CPR training event, aiming to break the world record by teaching over 3,320 fans lifesaving skills. Whether they break the record or not, they're creating a community ready to save lives.
A cardiac arrest survivor in Portland is sharing her story to inspire others to learn CPR. Her message comes ahead of Saturday's Heart and Stroke Walk, where advocates will highlight how bystander CPR saves thousands of lives each year.
A quick-thinking passerby and a San Mateo officer equipped with an AED brought a man in cardiac arrest back to life on a trail at Coyote Point. The rescue showcases how emergency equipment in every patrol car can mean the difference between life and death.
After a dialysis emergency led to cardiac arrest and months on a ventilator, Dominique worked with her care team at Kindred Hospital Ocala to breathe on her own again and return home to her son. Her recovery shows what's possible with specialized long-term care.
Evie H. went from a headache to cardiac arrest in less than a week, but against all odds, the 14-year-old survived one of the world's deadliest diseases. Her remarkable recovery proves that when faith, medicine, and perfect timing align, miracles can happen.
A UPMC nurse performing CPR on a stranger in a grocery store aisle got to meet the man whose life he saved. Their emotional reunion proves that everyday heroes walk among us.
After a lifesaving device rescued 16-year-old Rory Pittman from cardiac arrest, Australia's capital is becoming one of the first cities worldwide to place public defibrillators in every residential suburb. The rollout of 124 devices will be complete by year's end.