Cardiology
Footballer cardiac arrest sparks renewed calls for defibrillators at grounds
Campaigners have renewed calls for more defibrillators to be made available following the cardiac arrest of a footballer during Euro 2020.
Jun 21, 2021
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Cardiology
Can a personalized approach more accurately allocate cardiac devices?
A novel project testing the value of personalized treatment and applying artificial intelligence (AI) to better select patients for an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) is outlined today at EHRA 2021, the online ...
Apr 26, 2021
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Cardiology
Study highlights risks of anxiety and depression after cardiac device implantation
Patients receiving an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) should be regularly screened for anxiety and depression, according to research presented at EHRA 2021, an online scientific congress of the European Society ...
Apr 24, 2021
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CPR training offered to just over half of surveyed ON high school students despite mandated training
Just over half of surveyed Ontario high schools reported providing CPR and AED training to students despite being mandated by the province to provide training for the lifesaving technique, according to a new study by Unity ...
Apr 12, 2021
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Cardiology
Who is at risk of heart rhythm disorders?
Use the right tool for the job. Today experts outline the best way to identify people most likely to develop common and devastating heart rhythm disorders. The advice is published in EP Europace, a journal of the European ...
Jun 15, 2020
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Cardiology
High school basketball player saved by CPR helps win championship
When 17-year-old Ben Blankenhorn received his CPR certification as part of his lifeguard training, the lessons carried added resonance.
Jan 28, 2020
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Cardiology
Nurse training for triathlon had her heart stopped mid-swim
When Alicia Bravo saw the EMS service in her childhood hometown was holding a 5K race to raise money for a mechanical chest compression system, she signed up right away.
Jan 10, 2020
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Cardiology
Sisters bound by deadly family legacy—and by lifesaving transplants
Jane Herndon and her family share an unusually close bond, forged through tragedy and triumphs. Their difficult journey began when Jane and her three sisters were in their teens and early 20s.
Dec 18, 2019
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Cardiology
Personalized medicine for atrial fibrillation
Patients with atrial fibrillation, the most frequent cardiac arrhythmia, are closer to accessing personalized medicine. This is the claim of a new study led by Dr. David Filgueiras, of the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones ...
Dec 16, 2019
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Cardiology
Diabetics do not benefit from implantable defibrillator pacemakers
According to a broad European study involving multiple medical institutes, patients with diabetes do not benefit from implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) pacemakers.
Nov 21, 2019
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