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Study Shows Bystander Use of AEDs Saves Lives
Sudden Cardiac Arrest Survival Rates Surge When AEDs Are Used Before EMS Arrival Pittsburgh, Penn. – April 15, 2010 – Victims of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) who are treated with automated external defibrillators (AEDs) by bystanders have a much greater chance of survival than their counterparts, according to landmark research by the Resuscitation… Read More
Oregon Study Finds Genetic Clue to Fight Sudden Cardiac Death
Dr. Sumeet Chugh of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles started the Oregon Sudden Unexpected Death Study in 2002, when he was based at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland. A study tracking Portland-area sudden cardiac arrests has revealed a gene variant that may protect against the unpredictable and deadly problem. Since… Read More
Gene Mutation Can Lead to Cardiac Arrest in Epileptics
WASHINGTON — A gene mutation in the brain can trigger irregular heart beat and sudden death in people with epilepsy, according to a study released Tuesday. The research published in The Journal of Neuroscience offers clues as to why people with epilepsy who are otherwise healthy are more than 10 times more likely than the general population to die… Read More
Indiana Survivor Thanks IUPUI Natatorium Lifeguards
INDIANAPOLIS - Two months ago, Don Weir collapsed in the locker room after going for a swim at the IUPUI Natatorium. Several lifeguards rushed into action doing CPR and heart compressions, then shocking his heart with a defibrillator until paramedics arrived. Weir doesn't remember the frightening moment. But he says he'll never forget the young… Read More
Older Age Associated with Risk of Complications, Death After Implantation of Cardiac Devices
Older patients may be more likely to die in the hospital following the implantation of defibrillators or pacemakers, according to a report in the April 12 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. More than one-fifth of cardiac devices appear to be implanted in individuals age 80 and older, despite the fact that… Read More
Paradise Valley Hospital Named Cardiac Arrest Center
Phoenix, Ariz. –Paradise Valley Hospital recently received notification of recognition as a Cardiac Arrest Center from the Arizona Department of Health Services Bureau of Emergency Medical Services and Trauma System. Additionally, Paradise Valley Hospital is also recognized and accredited as a Chest Pain Center. To be recognized as a Cardiac… Read More
Wearable Defibrillator Provides Safety for Heart Attack Survivors
Something as easy to wear as your clothes could help save your life. The life of heart attack patient Stacey Alcala nearly ended without warning. "My chest was caving in and my arm was going numb." Alcala had a heart attack, something she never thought would happen at age 29. "I'm very active, eat right - best I can. Exercise a lot." All of that… Read More
Easter Resurrection
An Easter service celebrating the resurrection took on special significance for a New York congregation when a worshiper was revived after at least 17 defibrillator shocks. The dramatic story, reported by our colleague Jane Lerner of The (Westchester, N.Y.) Journal News, tells of Ed Ilarraza, 58, an insurance agent who needed an ambulance after… Read More