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.
Aug 6, 2025
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Residents of historically redlined communities experience slower response times from emergency medical services, according to a study published Tuesday in JAMA Network Open.
Aug 5, 2025
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Despite widespread public health efforts, the dangerous myth of "prevention of tongue-swallowing" continues to persist during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). New research in the Canadian Journal of Cardiology exposes ...
Jul 30, 2025
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Cardiovascular scientists at City St George's, University of London, have identified crucial clues from a heart rhythm test that could detect hidden heart disease in young people, according to research published in the European ...
Jul 24, 2025
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New research from investigators at Mass General Brigham suggests that a commonly used type 2 diabetes medication is linked to a higher rate of heart-related conditions compared to medications that hit other targets. The study ...
Jul 24, 2025
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Scar tissue in the heart was associated with abnormal heart rhythms among healthy, long-time male endurance athletes aged 50 or older, potentially increasing their risk of sudden cardiac death, according to a small study ...
Jul 17, 2025
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A new AI model is much better than doctors at identifying patients likely to experience cardiac arrest. The linchpin is the system's ability to analyze long-underused heart imaging, alongside a full spectrum of medical records, ...
Jul 2, 2025
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Rutgers Health researchers found that lamotrigine, a widely prescribed antiseizure medication, to be safe in older adults with epilepsy, contrary to a safety warning by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The study has ...
Jun 11, 2025
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International guidelines for the screening of a rare skin condition have changed after scientists found an elevated rate of psychological disorders and heart issues.
May 28, 2025
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Survival rates for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) fell during the early years of the COVID-19 pandemic, with Black and Hispanic patients experiencing larger decreases in survival, according to a study led by UT Southwestern ...
May 27, 2025
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