In the past, flat-chested manikins were typically used, first aid trainers say.

An ambulance service has backed a campaign addressing gender inequality in life-saving treatment during cardiac arrests.

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — June 1-7 is CPR and AED Awareness Week. Did you know that women are less likely than men to receive CPR? Barriers, experts say, include fear of legal ramifications and ...

If someone's heart suddenly stops beating, they may only have minutes to live. Doing CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) can increase their chances of survival. CPR makes sure blood keeps pumping, ...

CLIMAX, Mich. — In December 2008, Amy Swager was in some of the best shape of her life. She ran 5Ks, had seven children and was generally healthy for a 41-year-old. She also had a sudden cardiac ...

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – Four women heroically kept a runner alive after his pulse stopped durning a 5K race. According to the city of Centerville, Gracie Rex, Officer Katie Gerspacher, Katie Rublman and ...

Women’s heart health focus of Wear Red Day The American Heart Association is calling on the public to participate in National Wear Red Day by donning red today in support of the Go Red for Women ...

The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency and the Korean Association of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation announced revised Korean CPR guidelines for the firs ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about health and U.K. health policy. A third of U.K. adults are are afraid to perform life-saving cardio-pulmonary ...

Women are less likely than men to get CPR from a bystander and more likely to die, a new study suggests, and researchers think reluctance to touch a woman's chest might be one reason. Only 39 percent ...

A local EMS crew offers CPR certification courses throughout the month of February.