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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.

Laryngeal Tubes are Better Than Tracheal Tube For Paramedical CPR

Laryngeal Tubes are Better Than Tracheal Tube For Paramedical CPR

Laryngeal tubes are better than the endotracheal tube for emergency heart attack patients. These tubes have been found to increase the survival chances of these patients.

New Emergency Breathing Tube Can Improve Cardiac Arrest Survival

New Emergency Breathing Tube Can Improve Cardiac Arrest Survival

New type of breathing tube, as an emergency resuscitation device, may improve cardiac arrest survival rate. Use of this newer, more flexible laryngeal breathing tube can save thousands of lives.

Left Atrial Fibrosis Linked to High Risk of Abnormal Heart Beat in Endurance Athletes

Left Atrial Fibrosis Linked to High Risk of Abnormal Heart Beat in Endurance Athletes

Left atrial fibrosis may help explain the higher prevalence of irregular heartbeat in endurance athletes.

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An Irregular Heart Beat Cannot be ‘cured’

An Irregular Heart Beat Cannot be ‘cured’

Patients who have had an irregular heart beat can't ever be considered 'cured, suggests study.

Risk of Irregular Heart Beat Higher With Obesity

Risk of Irregular Heart Beat Higher With Obesity

Obesity may up the risk of developing a rapid and irregular heart rate, called atrial fibrillation, leading to stroke, heart failure and other complications, says a study.

Are You Prepared To Save a Life? If Not - Learn CPR

Are You Prepared To Save a Life? If Not - Learn CPR

If you see a passerby suffering from heart attack, what will you do? Call and wait for an ambulance or give the patient a CPR till the help arrives.

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Hypoglycemia can be Detected by a Heart Beat Monitor

Hypoglycemia can be Detected by a Heart Beat Monitor

A wearable heart beat monitor helps in early detection of hypoglycemia in type 1 diabetes patients. Hypoglycemia if untreated leads to seizures, loss of consciousness or even death

Algorithms may Save the Day by Guiding People to Give CPR Properly

Algorithms may Save the Day by Guiding People to Give CPR Properly

By applying the new algorithm, Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) can be made more effective, as it can calculate the depth and frequency of the compressions from chest acceleration.

CPR Training Given to Female Police Staff in Mumbai

CPR Training Given to Female Police Staff in Mumbai

In Mumbai, female police staff were given a special training in CPR by the Zen Hospital.

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Automated External Defibrillator may Boost Cardiac Arrest Survival

Automated External Defibrillator may Boost Cardiac Arrest Survival

Cardiac arrest survival greatly increases when a bystander is able to step in to apply an automated external defibrillator (AED) before the arrival of medical help.

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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.

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