Bystander CPR within 10 minutes of cardiac arrest increases survival chances and brain recovery
The sooner a lay rescuer (bystander) starts cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on a person having a cardiac arrest at home or in public, up to ...
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Anesthetic midazolam boosts survival after cardiac arrest
If a patient is successfully resuscitated after a cardiac arrest and circulation resumes, they are not out of the woods ...
Study reveals gaps in emergency medical services performance, suggests room for improvement
A recent study published in the journal Prehospital Emergency Care assesses current approaches to measure the performance of emergency medical ...
Are energy drinks putting your heart and mind at risk?
In a recent review published in Nutrients, researchers examine the reported effects of consuming energy drinks on human health, particularly the ...
Digital tech could unlock warning signs for imminent sudden cardiac arrest
Sudden cardiac arrest is a global public health problem associated with a mortality rate of more than 90%. Using digital ...
No evidence that COVID-19 vaccines cause sudden cardiac arrest or myocarditis in athletes
It is now almost a rule of thumb: As soon as an athlete falls to the ground with a sudden ...
Black patients with ICDs have higher rate of post-implant cardiac events and risk of death
Black patients with implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) have a significantly higher burden of disease than white patients with the same ...
Patients affected by depression more likely to stop taking their heart medications
Patients who feel low when having a cardiac device implanted are more likely to stop taking their heart medications than ...
Prenatal depression may be related to postpartum cardiovascular disease diagnosis
Individuals who were diagnosed with depression during pregnancy were more likely to be diagnosed with cardiovascular disease within two years ...
Incidence of sports-related sudden cardiac arrest is rare among older adults
FINDINGS The annual incidence of sports-related sudden cardiac arrest in older adults is rare: 2 to 3 cases per 100,000 ...
