Days after writing a story about CPR, reporter used it on her dad
Farah Siddiqi wrote a story about songs with the right beat for chest compressions. Days later, she used CPR to help her father after he collapsed at home.
"I felt so confident, and am so grateful for those lifesaving skills. You never know when you might need them, she said.
More than 350,000 people a year experience cardiac arrest outside of the hospital, including 23,000 children. CPR is a critical skill that kids as young as 9 years old can learn. Will you be ready to save the life of someone you love?
You had a heart attack. Now what? Many people feel scared and overwhelmed not knowing what may come next, and the first 90 days are critical to preventing a second event. Watch Carolyn’s story and follow her journey after a heart attack.
Heart disease and related conditions such as high blood pressure and high cholesterol run in families. It's important to know your family medical history and share it with your health care professionals. Find out more on House Calls.
