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Why Learning AHA CPR is Crucial for Saving Lives

Why Learning AHA CPR is Crucial Today, we look at why learning AHA CPR is crucial for saving lives. Here are some points below. Cardiac Arrest Occurs Unexpectedly In the United States alone, around 35…

Heart Function: Arrhythmias, and ACLS

This week we're going to be exploring Heart Function: Arrhythmias, and ACLS As the hub of the circulatory system, the heart pumps blood, delivers nutrition and oxygen, and eliminates waste products…

Back to school: How teachers can ease their stress

We're exploring Back to school: How teachers can ease their stress. The stresses faced by teachers today are immense and multifaceted, impacting not just their health but also their ability to foster …

What can sharks teach us about our hearts?

What can sharks teach us about our hearts? An odd question, we know. At this time of year, sharks dominate our TV screens. The iconic heartbeat-like theme from "Jaws" – ba-dump, ba-dump – might ma…

Upcoming BLS Instructor Courses

CPR UPCOMING BLS INSTRUCTOR COURSES CPR Works is happy to announce that we have three upcoming BLS Instructor Courses American Heart Association. Currently scheduled in 2024. This certification wil…

AHA PALS App

The American Heart Association's (AHA) officially approved digital health tool to help physicians run codes and provide bedside PALS care with real patients is the AHA PALS app. Healthcare workers and…

The Importance of Bystanders in CPR Emergencies

The Importance of Bystanders in CPR Emergencies In instances of arrest, time is a factor in determining a person's survival chances. The actions of bystanders during these moments can make a life-sav…

CPR in Children

CPR in Children Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a very important procedure used when a child has difficulty breathing or has a heart attack. This involves delivering oxygen to the lungs and con…

A.I. Predicting Sudden Cardiac Events

In this article we go over A.I. Predicting Sudden Cardiac Events. Artificial intelligence (AI) shows potential progress in predicting and preventing sudden cardiac events, a study from France shows. R…

American Heart Association Guidelines

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a crucial, life-saving technique used in emergency situations where a person's breathing or heart has stopped, such as a heart attack or drowning. The American H…

CPR: Understand What, When and Why

CPR: understand what, when and why Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) acts as a first aid system that provides a lifeline in the event of a heart attack or cardiac arrest. CPR aims to provide quic…

National Nurses Week

Do you know when National Nurses Day is? Did you know that many of the CPR Works instructors (and our owner) are nurses!  Nurses are the backbone of the healthcare system. National Nurses Week begi…

American Heart Association Instructor Courses

CPR Works takes pride in our Instructor Courses.  Certifying new instructors across the Carolinas helps to meet our mission of training the public, professionals, and saving lives! We have four ins…

He’s alive because she knew CPR

What an incredible story! He’s alive because she knew CPR!  Your support helps fund the AHA's lifesaving programs like CPR Training.   Our friend, Dave, doesn’t remember the three and a half wee…

Why is CPR Works the best Training Center?

Many copycat CPR Training businesses have popped up over the past few years...but we stand by the commonly held viewpoint that CPR Works is absolutely the best AHA Training Center in the Carolinas.  W…

What Is an Automated External Defibrillator?

An automated external defibrillator (AED) is a lightweight, portable device that delivers an electric shock to the heart when it detects an abnormal heart rhythm. The shock aims to restore the heart's…

Obesity Linked to Arterial Stiffening Pathway

Let's take a look at the study; Obesity linked to Arterial Stiffening Pathway. A total of 77 adults and 18 children ranging in age from 8 to 100 years old were evaluated using 1H-MR spectroscopy to…

Stroke and Heart attack Prevention Guidelines

We Welcome you to our Stroke and Heart attack Prevention guidelines article. When someone in the United States suffers a heart attack, it happens approximately every 34 seconds. Research has demons…

Post Heart Attack Depression

What you need to know about Post Heart Attack Depression. An American Heart Association Science Advisory panel recently suggested screening patients who have experienced a heart attack for signs of…

Tips for Self Care Heart Health

In this article, a general explanation of what it means to practice self-care heart health is provided. In addition to this, it provides suggestions on how to include better heart health into your rou…

Hands On CPR: What to do to Save a Life

"Hands On" CPR: What to do to Save a Life. Here in The Charlotte, Concord, Matthews, Rock Hill and surrounding areas we teach others how to do known as cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Commonly called …

Heart-Healthy Food Choices

Preventing heart disease requires heart-healthy food choices. This is the kind of diet that is low in saturated fat and sodium. Take a look at the well regarded DASH eating Healthy Eating program. …

Understanding Your Risk for Heart Disease

In this article we will have you Understanding Your Risk for Heart Disease like the back of your hand! Heart disease risk factors include a number of medical issues, way of life choices, chronologi…

My Blood Pressure is too high; what should I do?

A lot of people ask "My Blood Pressure is too high; what should I do?" We have in this article some helpful tricks.  In America, hypertension (high blood pressure) ranks first among the causes of card…

American Heart Month

If you weren't aware, February is American Heart Month! You have the ability to ensure that you are protected from heart disease by taking preventative measures. Small activities that are beneficial …

Fundamentals of Heart Wellness

The Fundamentals of Heart Wellness (or commonly known as the ABCs of Hearth Health) are tips to keep your heart happy and healthy. Over 1.5 million heart attacks and strokes occur annually in the U…

How to Administer First Aid for Heart Attacks

In this article, we discuss how to administer First Aid for Heart Attacks When experiencing symptoms of a heart attack, the typical person waits three hours before seeking medical assistance. There…

Heart Decease In Men

There are a number of different cardiac conditions that are collectively referred to as heart disease. These conditions include heart attacks and coronary artery disease. We explore specifically heart…

Heart Healthy Cholesterol Talk

Let's have a Heart Healthy Cholesterol Talk. In the US, about 25% of adults have high cholesterol, defined as total blood cholesterol levels of 200 mg/dL or higher.1 Heart disease and stroke are th…

Valvular Heart Disease: Let's Get to Know It

Valvular Heart Disease. Let's get to know it in this article we've put together for you. Damage to or illness of any heart valve is known as valvular heart disease. Valve illness can be caused by a v…

CPR: A Emergency Lifesaving Procedure

CPR: A Emergency Lifesaving Procedure In the event that the heart stops beating, the lifesaving operation known as cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) must be administered immediately. The odds of …