Cardiac arrest: why the quality of CPR could affect your chances of survival

Starting CPR quickly can save lives. Research suggests that how effectively chest compressions are performed could also ...
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New York and Oregon researchers to lead pioneering cardiac arrest studies

The American Heart Association is investing $3.4 million to fund scientific discoveries to improve gaps in cardiac arrest detection, treatment and recovery as part of a new multinational collaboration ...

One quarterback's experience with near-fatal sudden cardiac arrest

But when the 34-year-old father of four suddenly collapsed while coaching his son's flag football game in South Carolina, he ...
The Conversation

Time is critical when someone’s heart stops – portable defibrillators could save more lives

In New Zealand, ambulance crews treat about seven people a day who are in cardiac arrest, meaning their heart is no longer pumping blood to vital organs. Sadly, fewer than one in eight are likely to ...
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USA midfielder sues doctors after on-pitch heart attack

United States women's national team player Savannah DeMelo is suing a hospital and two doctors after she suffered a heart attack on the pitch last year.
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SECAmb leads the way nationally in achieving 30-day cardiac arrest survival rate, according to latest figures

Ahead of Restart a Heart Day (Friday, October 16), latest figures reveal people in SECAmb’s region are more likely to survive ...