Cardiology
NFL player's cardiac arrest was a triggering, traumatic event for many
When Damar Hamlin's heart stopped, millions held their breath.
Jan 6, 2023
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News tagged with cardiac arrest
Cardiology
What is cardiac arrest? A heart expert explains
Cardiac arrest (or sudden cardiac arrest as it is more formally known) is a medical emergency. It happens when an event, usually an electrical disturbance, quickly and unexpectedly causes your heart to stop working. It's ...
Jan 5, 2023
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Cardiology
What are the chances of surviving a cardiac arrest? Why Damar Hamlin is defying the odds
Damar Hamlin, a 24-year-old NFL player, suffered cardiac arrest after making a tackle for the Buffalo Bills as millions of people watched on television Monday night.
Jan 4, 2023
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Cardiology
Buffalo Bills' Damar Hamlin hospitalized: What experts know about cardiac arrest
Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin threw himself into the path of a Cincinnati Bengals ball carrier, taking a hard hit to the chest that sent both NFL players to the ground.
Jan 3, 2023
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Addiction
Babies in danger of ingesting opioids laced with animal tranquilizer
When a toddler or an infant accidentally ingests a prescription opioid medication, the immediate results can prove deadly, experts warn.
Dec 28, 2022
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Cardiology
Warning signs of sudden cardiac arrest provide opportunity for prevention
Primary care visits rise sharply in the weeks immediately preceding a sudden cardiac arrest, according to results from the ESCAPE-NET project. The project is backed by the European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA) of the European ...
Dec 21, 2022
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Health
Snow shoveling can be hazardous to your heart
Clearing sidewalks and driveways of snow may be essential to keep from being shut in, however, the American Heart Association, the world's leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all, urges caution ...
Dec 16, 2022
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Cardiology
Cardiac arrest in a 14-year-old at overnight camp
A case of a 14-year-old girl who had a cardiac arrest at an overnight camp provides a roadmap of how to plan for a rare but often fatal event. The practice article is published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).
Dec 5, 2022
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Medications
No significant association found for ADHD meds, CVD risk
There seems to be no statistically significant association between attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medications and cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis published ...
Dec 2, 2022
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Health
Volunteers are often first on the scene to save people with cardiac arrest, finds Swedish study
Volunteer so-called SMS lifesavers in Sweden, who are alerted to cardiac arrests nearby using a mobile app, perform a large part of life-saving efforts before the ambulance, police or emergency services arrive, regardless ...
Nov 30, 2022
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