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Myocarditis risk significantly higher after COVID-19 infection vs. after a COVID-19 vaccine
Among almost 43 million people in England who received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose, the risk of myocarditis was substantially higher in the four weeks after COVID-19 infection than after a first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, according to new study in Circulation. Research Highlights: Among nearly 43 million people in England, ages 13 and… Read More
FDA announces recall of nearly 88,000 implantable cardiac devices due to risk of serious injury or death
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that Medtronic is recalling 87,709 implantable cardiac devices due to the risk of a malfunction that could result in serious injury or death. Devices included in the recall are Medtronic’s Cobalt XT, Cobalt and Crome implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) and cardiac… Read More
SCA survivors: Do you suffer from worry and anxiety?
Do you have a history of cardiac arrest? Do you struggle with worry and anxiety? Consider participating in an online study designed to evaluate the effectiveness of an app-based (smartphone delivered) program for worry and anxiety among individuals who have experienced an acute cardiac event. All study activities take place online, so individuals… Read More
Psychological distress after sudden cardiac arrest and its impact on recovery
Sachin Agarwal, MD, MPH, and colleagues at Columbia University have investigated the prevalence, correlates, and health consequences of poor mental health in the increasingly sizable population of sudden cardiac arrest survivors. Their research has been published in Current Cardiology Reports as part of a collection on Psychological Aspects of… Read More
Yale-developed technology restores cell, organ function in pigs after death
Within minutes of the final heartbeat, a cascade of biochemical events triggered by a lack of blood flow, oxygen, and nutrients begins to destroy a body’s cells and organs. But a team of Yale scientists has found that massive and permanent cellular failure doesn’t have to happen so quickly. Using a new technology the team developed that delivers… Read More
Element Science announces first patient save with Jewel Patch wearable cardioverter defibrillator
SAN FRANCISCO--Element Science, an innovative health technology company pioneering a next-generation digital wearable platform for high-risk cardiovascular patients transitioning from hospital to home, today announced the first patient save from a successful defibrillation early in the enrollment of the Investigational Device Exception (IDE) Study… Read More
Johnnie's story
Johnnie Davis is an inspirational speaker, best-selling author, entrepreneur, and success coach. His book I'm Still Here: From Heart Failure to Heart of A Champion is a #1 Amazon Best Seller. He is also one of 25 co-authors of the book Cardiac Athletes, also available on Amazon. Johnnie is a heart failure and sudden cardiac arrest survivor with an… Read More
Shortage of AEDs and other medical devices a potentially life-threatening issue for patients, says GlobalData
The recent news that automated external defibrillators (AEDs) including wearable and nonwearable versions, chest drains/ suction canisters and autotransfusion systems have been added to the list of medical devices in short supply by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on July 20, 2022, is a very real and potentially life-threatening issue for… Read More
Scientists to rewrite DNA to cure killer heart diseases
British Heart Foundation to award £30m in “defining moment” for cardiovascular medicine An injectable cure for inherited heart muscle conditions that can kill young people in the prime of their lives could be available within a few years, after an international team of researchers were announced as the winners of the British Heart Foundation’s… Read More