Uploaded December 2017 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago

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Watch Judith's story and find out how a St John Ambulance volunteer saved her life after a cardiac arrest.

If you come across someone in cardiac arrest, you have to act fast.

You can give them the best chance to live if you’ve learnt in advance what to do. Watch this video to learn more about the symptoms of a cardiac arrest, how to perform CPR, and how early defibrillation gives the best chance of survival. Follow the four simple steps to #careforaheart now, to make sure in that moment every second counts.

For more information, visit sja.org.uk/care

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