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Lead with Heart: Learn CPR

During a cardiac arrest, the heart stops beating and the person stops breathing. In that critical moment, time is everything. For every minute that passes without intervention, the chance of survival drops by 10%. With emergency medical services (EMS) often arriving 8 to 10 minutes—or even longer—after the event, those early minutes are vital.

Immediate bystander CPR and AED use can dramatically increase the likelihood of survival, often making the difference between life and death.


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Cardiac Arrest Statistics

3rd Leading Cause

Cardiac arrest is the 3rd leading cause of death in the U.S.

370,000 Cases Annually

Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest affects 370,000 people each year.

Every 90 Seconds

That’s about 1,000 cases per day — one every 90 seconds.

Under 10% Survival

Survival for OHCA remains below 10%.

73% at Home

The majority of cardiac arrests (73%) happen in the home.

CPR & AED Save Lives

CPR and AED use can double or triple survival chances.

It Mattered to Me - CPR Survival Stories

gina

Gina’s story: NHHI

Josiah

Josiah’s story: How an AED saved the student’s life

reilly

Reilly’s story: Educator now teaches importance of knowing CPR

michael

Michael’s story: A cardiac arrest in the lobby

doug

Doug's story: How early CPR + a collaboration between EMS and Northside saved his life

4 Minute Communities

Forsyth County’s 4 Minute Community™ Program empowers citizens with the tools and training to bridge the gap between the moment of collapse and the arrival of professional help.

Lead with Heart: Teach CPR

Access free training tools and materials to empower others.

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