Minnesota Cardiac Arrest Survivor Touts New CPR Guidelines

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(By Mike Moen. Minnesota News Connection) – Before enjoying a holiday gathering this season, heart health advocates say it’s a good idea for Minnesotans to brush up on recently updated CPR guidelines. They say learning the new methods and educating friends and family has the potential to save a loved one’s life.

The American Heart Association announced the first major set of changes to CPR and emergency care guidelines in five years back in October. For cardiac arrests, the association’s Chain of Survival has been simplified to provide a unified action plan for all ages and settings.

It involves spotting someone in distress, initiating CPR, and calling 911. Minnesota’s Alicia Bravo is a cardiac arrest survivor and CPR trainer.

She said now is the perfect time to reconnect with these skills.