AHA: Statement on Bystander Intervention During Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest
The AHA issued a statement regarding the percentage of cases where bystander CPR is initiated and the need for more CPR training and education for the general public.
Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Return-to-Play May Be Possible for Athletes With Long QT Syndrome or Genetic Heart Diseases
The researchers examined the prevalence and outcomes of athletes with sudden cardiac death-predisposing genetic heart diseases, particularly LQTS, after return-to-play.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Raises the Risk for Sudden Cardiac Death
We interview experts Younghoon Kwon, MD, MS, FACC, and Richard J Castriotta, MD, FCCP, FAASM, about the connections between obstructive sleep apnea-sudden cardiac death.
Optimized AED Placement May Improve Cardiac Arrest Outcomes
Optimized placement of AEDs could increase out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) coverage over real AED placements.
Xenon Gas for Inhalation Therapy Gets Fast-Tracked for Post-Cardiac Arrest Syndrome
Treatment with xenon may improve functional outcomes and reduce mortality in cardiac arrest survivors.
Coronary Heart Disease Mortality Often Attributed to Sudden, Arrhythmic Death
In patients with coronary heart disease and a history of myocardial infarction, many sudden, arrhythmic deaths had a clinical history of angina.
Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest: Amiodarone and Lidocaine May Improve Survival Outcomes
Although amiodarone and lidocaine were not proven to be efficacious in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, researchers noted that the trend toward survival could suggest potential benefits.
Exercise-Related Sudden Cardiac Death Predicted by Fragmented QRS Complex
Fragmented QRS complex may predict risk of exercise-related sudden cardiac death.
Cardiac Arrests Occurring During Triathlons Not Rare
Incidence of death or cardiac arrest 1.74 per 100,000 participants; higher incidence in men, with age
Cardiac Arrests in Black Neighborhoods Do Not Receive CPR
Depending on the racial make-up of the neighborhood, CPR might not be received for cardiac arrest.
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