Patient Stories and Heart Health Tips

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What is an AED and how can it save a life?

After CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation), an AED (automated external defibrillator) is the most important tool in saving someone’s life outside of the hospital.

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Thara S. Ali, MD, and Officer Eric Hunter hold awards and stand on either side of Terry Dion.

“A true hero among us”: Dartmouth Health cardiology fellow honored for saving life of man who crashed vehicle during cardiac arrest

Thara S. Ali, MD, performed roadside CPR and AED on Terry Dion

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