‘You don’t get that chance very often’: Cardiac arrest survivors meet their heroes

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) – It was an emotional reunion for some people Tuesday, after they met the first responders who saved them when their hearts stopped.

Anchorage Middletown Fire and EMS is one of the first teams to use the EleGARD. The device helps elevate the patient, monitor their vitals, and perform CPR all at the same time.

Patients who get help from first responders and this device have had a faster recovery…

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