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Cardiac Arrest

Cardiac arrest occurs when the heart stops beating abruptly due to an electrical malfunction. Blood flow to vital organs is cut off causing unconsciousness.

Sudden Cardiac Death due to inherited Heart Disease

Sudden Cardiac Death due to inherited Heart Disease

Unexplained sudden cardiac death is termed sudden arrhythmic death syndrome or SADS. Over 1,000 individuals die suddenly each day in the United

Father of CPR dies at 79

Father of CPR dies at 79

Dr. Peter Safar, a pioneer in emergency medicine who also was regarded as the father of cardiopulmonary resuscitation, died Sunday evening of cancer.

Defibrillators saving lives but price is an issue

Defibrillators saving lives but price is an issue

Surgically implanting the heart-shocking devices known as defibrillators in people who have had heart attacks prevented sudden death in nearly

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Gene HPA-2 Met linked to cardiac arrest

Gene HPA-2 Met linked to cardiac arrest

Men who die early from heart disease are more likely to have a specific variant of a blood clotting gene. Researchers in Finland carried out tests

New CPR Guidelines issued by Heart Association

New CPR Guidelines issued by Heart Association

The American Heart Association announced it has revised its guidelines for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the treatment of cardiovascular

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Ten Measures to Prevent Sudden Cardiac Death

Ten Measures to Prevent Sudden Cardiac Death

The top ten quality and performance measures to prevent sudden cardiac death can help healthcare professionals and family members to provide care for those at high risk.

Statin Use Prior Cardiac Arrest Improves Survival Rate

Statin Use Prior Cardiac Arrest Improves Survival Rate

Study shows that statin users are likely to survive longer after a cardiac arrest compares to non-users.

Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation - First Aid and Emergency Treatment Guide

Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation - First Aid and Emergency Treatment Guide

A quick and simple first Aid guide on how to administer treatment for Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). First aid for CPR gives information about steps to be taken during cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Cardiac Arrest Patients With No Survival Rate Are Eligible For Organ Donation

Cardiac Arrest Patients With No Survival Rate Are Eligible For Organ Donation

Three criteria helps in rapid identification of patients who suffer from out-of-hospital and have zero percent chance of survival.

Heart Rate and Heart Rhythm

Heart Rate and Heart Rhythm

Normal heart rate and rhythm can be measured by checking pulse on the wrist and evaluated with an electrocardiogram. Myths about heart rate can lead to anxiety.

Heart/Cardiac Murmurs

Heart/Cardiac Murmurs

A cardiac murmur is an extra whooshing sound during the heartbeat due to the turbulence of blood flow in the heart or blood vessels.

ECMO - Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation - Surgical Procedure

ECMO - Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation - Surgical Procedure

Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is an external aid used to oxygenate a person's blood when both the heart and lungs are diseased.

Cardiogenic Shock

Cardiogenic Shock

Cardiogenic shock is defined as reduced cardiac output due to inability of the heart to pump adequate blood in the presence of a normal blood volume.

Long QT Syndrome

Long QT Syndrome

Long QT syndrome is a rare congenital heart condition characterized by prolonged QT intervals and can cause sudden cardiac deaths.