The year 2010 marks the 50th anniversary of the introduction of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). During these past 50 years, tremendous research has been conducted to evaluate techniques, ...

Cardiac arrest is defined as a sudden stop in heart function. Essentially, the pumping function of the heart is compromised, oftentimes due to a dangerous malfunction of the heart's electrical system.

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Cardiac arrest survival rates have risen significantly over the past two decades, even as overall incidence rates remain stable, according to a major new study from King County, Washington. The ...

Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) can happen unexpectedly, affecting children, teens and adults who may seem healthy just moments before collapsing. Through patient care, education and statewide ...

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Joel Negron keeps an automated external defibrillator in his car’s trunk. Just in case. As recreation commissioner in North ...

Measuring neurofilament light chain levels 48 hours after cardiac arrest can predict long-term cognitive impairment, ...

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death worldwide, claiming millions of lives each year. Among its most devastating manifestations is cardiac arrest—a sudden, unexpected stoppage of heart ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Sudden cardiac arrest is rare for people younger than 35, but according to the American Heart Association, it is the leading cause of death for student and youth athletes in ...