News and Events
News and Events
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 weeks after his cardiac arrest. Fortunately, he wasn’t alone and thankfully, the person he was with knew CPR. That might be the only reason why Dave is alive [...]
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. Why is that? We've been in business for 16 years, under the same ownership and management. We are passionate about our primary goal of teaching community members [...]
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 normal rhythm in someone experiencing sudden cardiac arrest, a condition where the heart unexpectedly stops beating properly due to an electrical malfunction. Rapid treatment with an AED within [...]
‘Balance’ is the key word in new dietary guidance for heart health
The latest guidance on heart-healthy eating emphasizes overall dietary patterns rather than fixating on specific foods or nutrients. A new report from the American Heart Association encourages a balanced approach tailored to personal preferences instead of rigid one-size-fits-all rules. The focus is on increasing intake of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, plant proteins, fish, and healthy fats while limiting processed foods, [...]
Before Performing CPR Look for These Warning Signs
Before performing CPR, Look out for these warning signs. It could save a life. Certainly, you have the desire to assist someone who is in need of medical assistance. However, it is not necessary to do cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on every individual who is clutching their chest. This is because the procedure needs compressions that are powerful enough to shatter [...]
A Family History of High Cholesterol A SAFEHEART Perspective
This article goes over: A Family History of High Cholesterol A SAFEHEART Perspective. This ongoing registry of molecularly characterized patients with heterozygous FH in Spain is known as SAFEHEART (Spanish Familial Hypercholesterolaemia Cohort Study). Individual traits, genetic factors, lipid-lowering treatments, and ASCVD in the various arterial areas were all included of the analysis. Of the 4132 participants in the study, [...]