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Jordan Palomar collapsed during recess at his school, where the 12-year-old boy went into cardiac arrest

The school nurse began doing CPR, which Palomar’s cardiologist credits with saving his life

Palomar celebrated his 13th birthday with his twin brother in the hospital; "He might not have been here to celebrate that birthday," his mom said

A 12-year-old boy who went into cardiac arrest at school recess survived, thanks to the school nurse doing CPR .

Jordan Palomar said he “kind of felt, like, dizzy” while at recess with his friends. “When I was walking in, I collapsed,” he told CBS News.

His classmates ran to get help — and then a school nurse immediately began CPR while his parents were called.

“I just remember going as fast as I could, just to try to get to hi

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