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Karl Arps, an EMT instructor at Fox Valley Technical College in Wisconsin, visits with students after he went into cardiac arrest on March 25. During a heart attack simulation for students, Arps experienced a heart attack himself. (Fox Valley Technical College)

During CPR lesson, teacher has a cardiac arrest — and students save him

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Karl Arps, an EMT instructor in Wisconsin, suffered a cardiac arrest during a class simulation. His students, trained in CPR, saved his life by following the Chain of Survival protocol. Arps, 72, underwent triple bypass surgery and is recovering well. He credits his students' quick response for his survival and emphasizes the importance of CPR training.

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