Heart Health
Ask the doctor: CPR after bypass surgery or stenting
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When someone suddenly collapses without a pulse, giving "hands-only" CPR with firm, rapid pushes on the chest is often more effective in saving lives than the traditional kind of CPR that uses mouth-to-mouth breathing. That's because stopping chest compressions to do rescue breathing temporarily stops the circulation of blood, which can damage the brain. Before you start, call 911. Then follow these steps:
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