Cardiac Arrest Survivor Stories

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Caralee Weich - Survivor

Caralee had no cardiac history until she suffered an arrest outside of a theater, received bystander CPR, was given medications and shocked 10 times. During her 30+ minute treatment, she had continued circulatory support from the AutoPulse^® including during transport to the hospital. ER staff continued AutoPulse cardiac life support for several minutes during which time they administered the heart medication, amiodarone. Caralee recovered neurologically and physically.  Click here to jump to her  case report, No 1-9.

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Caralee's Cardiac Arrest

Caralee Weich, "once we came out of the door of the theatre and were on the street, I said to Ami "I feel dizzy, and essentially I, I collapsed into her arms and died." Cardiologist Arthur Chin, M.D.: "Caralee has completely recovered neurologically and I'm very grateful and credit the AutoPulse for playing a large part in that."

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Circulation ComplementsDefibrillation

Dr. Chin: "Use of the AutoPulse device I believe enhances brain circulation and minimizes brain injury during cardiac arrest by preserving brain function the patient is able to recover much more quickly and much more completely."

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The Gift of Time

Ami Weich, Caralee's daughter, who witnessed her mom's collapse: "I love the AutoPulse."

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