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Doctors believe a valve in Helen's heart failed, causing her lungs to collapse, sparking a fatal cardiac arrest. Dozens of floral tributes have been laid outside the popular teenager's home. (Daily Mail)
Stars foundations reflect personal passions Oct 20, 2008
Gomes, who came to the Wolves in the Kevin Garnett trade last year, started his foundation during his rookie season with the in 2005, after a former teammate died from sudden cardiac arrest. Last year, Gomes Hoops for Heart Health partnered with Bothell, Wash. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
Doctors find Bee Gees hit could literally keep you Stayin' Alive Oct 19, 2008
US medics have found the Bee Gees' 1977 hit Stayin' Alive is an ideal beat to follow to perform chest compressions on a victim of a cardiac arrest ... He said CPR could triple cardiac arrest survival rates when performed properly. (BBC News)
Arrest Made In Death Of 10-Month-Old In Newark Oct 19, 2008
But Friday, inside a second floor apartment, a baby girl went into cardiac arrest and died. The tragedy led investigators to question the baby's mother, 19-year-old Sheila Troutman, along with her live-in boyfriend Everett Sheppard, 22. (CBS 2, NY)
KUHNER: Canada's conservative resurgence Oct 19, 2008
The fourth anniversary of Christopher Reeve's death [-] of cardiac arrest at the age of 52 [-] passed last week. The 30th anniversary of the movie that made him a distinctively irresistible new star, "Superman: The Movie," is approaching in December. (Washington Times)
Dr. Gordon Ewy\0\0 Oct 19, 2008
If a person appears to be having sudden cardiac arrest, moving blood to the head by squeezing on the chest is most important. The audience viewed a slide of the technique where a nearby person comes to the rescue. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Man Arrested In 10-Month-Olds Death Oct 19, 2008
The unidentified girl was discovered at an apartment Friday afternoon in cardiac arrest and taken to University Hospital, where she was pronounced dead. The infant's mother, 19-year-old , was questioned but not charged. (WNBC.com, NY)
Police: Woman Found In Freezer Died Of Natural Causes Oct 19, 2008
COLCHESTER, N.Y. -- Police in said an elderly woman whose body was found in her son's freezer died of cardiac arrest. Investigators believe 's son, , kept her body in the freezer for more than a year as he continued to collect her Social Security checks. (WNBC.com, NY)
Campaigns in full swing to lure franchise Oct 19, 2008
My husband had cardiac arrest at a game and has a get-well card from the team. It hangs on our wall in a frame. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Cosmetic surgeon faces murder charges Oct 18, 2008
Prosecutors claim that 3 of his patients died of cardiac arrest after liposuction procedures performed in his office. A year ago, the Arizona Medical Board found that Normann performed 2 of the surgeries, but allowed an unlicensed doctor to do the third. (KOLD.com, AZ)
Board hears health, ballfield plans Oct 18, 2008
The small, easy-to-use machine could be used if any students, faculty or visitors suffer from a heart attack or cardiac arrest. Edwards pointed out that every second counts in these life or death situations. (Fulton Sun, MO)
Stayin Alive lives up to name Oct 17, 2008
And while CPR can triple cardiac arrest survival rates when properly performed, many people hesitate to do it because they're not sure about keeping the proper rhythm, Matlock said. He found that Stayin' Alive, which has a way of getting stuck in your head, can help with that. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Voters will choose more than President Nov. 4 Oct 17, 2008
Conversely, the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals claims that according to state records, more than 800 Massachusetts racing greyhounds have been injured since 2002, including dogs who suffered broken legs, paralysis, and even death from cardiac arrest. In a statement included in the official Massachusetts Information for Voters pamphlet mailed to all households in the state, MSPCA president Carter J. Luke stated that according to the Massachusetts State Racing... (Hingham Journal, MA)
Recognizing a Genetic Heart Disease in Teens Oct 17, 2008
Experts refer to this as exercise-related sudden cardiac arrest. Both boys and girls can have the condition, but it's more dominant in males. (WOKR13 Rochester)
Coles back with RedHawks Oct 17, 2008
He was coaching at Miami in March 1998 when his heart developed an erratic beat during the Mid-American Conference tournament, putting him in cardiac arrest. Those episodes taught him to appreciate life. (WKRC.com, OH)
Consultant grateful for sisterhood Oct 17, 2008
Haywood died suddenly of cardiac arrest. There is, however, a high note. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Get Moving: New Research Shows Early Mobility Better Than Bed Rest For ICU Patients Oct 17, 2008
(July 21, 2008) Survivors of cardiac arrest who received intensive care can expect long-term quality of life at reasonable expense to the health care system. The allocation of resources to the treatment of heart. (Science Daily)
Obituaries for Friday, Oct. 17, 2008 Oct 17, 2008
Wayne Willard Dietz of Woodbury died Tuesday evening at Regions Hospital as a result of a cardiac arrest. Wayne was born July 22, 1953, in Gaylord, Minn. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Shooting victims cause of death released Oct 17, 2008
According to an autopsy, Barbaro died July 14 at Whidden Memorial Hospital in Everett from cardiac arrest related to coronary artery disease. Barbaro was the primary eyewitness in the case against Wally Jacques Simon, 31, of Medford who is a facing a first-degree murder charge in Middlesex Superior Court for the shooting death of Christopher Barbaro. (Winchester Star, MA, MA)
ELECTION 2008: Statewide 2008 Ballot Questions for Massachusetts voters Oct 16, 2008 Schools may buy heart units Oct 16, 2008 Drinking and the Shrinking Brain Oct 16, 2008 White wine also given a heart tick Oct 16, 2008 Care death man 'left unchecked' Oct 15, 2008 Cheers! White Wine Just as Good as Red, Scientists Say Oct 15, 2008 Advanced Circulatory gets $1.5M from NIH Oct 15, 2008 Irate Larionov wants emergency KHL meeting Oct 15, 2008 It's no joke Oct 14, 2008 Top Rangers prospect Cherepanov dies at age 19 Oct 14, 2008 White wine 'as good as red' for the heart Oct 14, 2008 Ranger prospect collapses, dies Oct 14, 2008 Readers react Oct 13, 2008 Papers talk of banking 'history' Oct 13, 2008 Sentinel Morning Update: Study evaluates local fire services Oct 13, 2008 Crash claims 1 Oct 13, 2008 Hearts may warm to ice-cold therapy Oct 13, 2008 Newborn Dies After Elevator Breaks During Rescue Oct 12, 2008 Fear prevents patient from responding to treatment Oct 12, 2008 Boy, 13, 'Dead' for 15 Minutes Regains Consciousness Oct 11, 2008 Paramedics ready for anything Oct 10, 2008 * British court sees CCTV tape of Rhys Jones killing Oct 10, 2008 When your heart stops beating, then what? (7) Oct 10, 2008 Vasopressors in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Oct 10, 2008 Medic Furlough Policy Changed After Man Dies Oct 10, 2008 Would Furloughed Medic Crew Have Made A Diffe... Oct 10, 2008 Character matters more than winning Oct 8, 2008 Delaware Woman 'Back From the Dead' Sues Hospital Oct 8, 2008 Voting to ban dog racing Oct 8, 2008 Motherseeks answers about daughter's death Oct 8, 2008 Sailor killed in accident is identified Oct 8, 2008 Man, 58, Dies After 19-Hour Emergency Room Wait Oct 7, 2008 POLICE/FIRE LOG: Sept. 15-21, 2008 Oct 7, 2008 Tasers: Could paranoid rage be the real killer? Oct 7, 2008 Challenges of Ghana's Health System; Akosa & Quashigah Diagnose!* Oct 7, 2008 Sailor dies after Santa Ysabel motorcycle crash Oct 7, 2008 Unlocking the secrets of memory Oct 6, 2008 Hospital fined for needless tests Oct 6, 2008 Credit taps running dry in the U.S. Oct 5, 2008 A croc load of fear Oct 5, 2008 Greyhound Zoe wants you to help her furry friends by voting yes on Question 3 Oct 5, 2008 R S Lodha dies in London Oct 4, 2008 US firms will compete for India nuclear trade: Rice Oct 4, 2008 'Lot of steps to be carried on N-deal' Oct 4, 2008 US offers India missiles deal Oct 4, 2008 Schools may buy heart units Oct 4, 2008 Council seeks more time on emergency service decision Oct 4, 2008 Red Cross classes available for those who need defibrillator training Oct 4, 2008 Journey to Moon starts today Oct 4, 2008 Bailout Bloats With 'Sweeteners' and Pork Oct 3, 2008 People have never been so fearful, says Buffett Oct 3, 2008 Crisis Special Nightmare on Wall Street Oct 3, 2008 Undead Babies Oct 3, 2008 Examiner: Tasered Pa. man died from taking cocaine Sep 25, 2008 New defibrillator at New Boston school saves life of teacher's aide Sep 25, 2008 Hurricane evacuees find refuge at GLC-Eupora Sep 25, 2008 Hinds EOC director home from hospital Sep 25, 2008 Tasering wasn't cause of death, examiner says Sep 25, 2008 China's 2000 gymnasts probed, too Sep 25, 2008 Cardiac Arrest Survival Rates Vary Widely Sep 25, 2008 Have Your Heart Attack in Seattle Sep 25, 2008 Key To Surviving Heart Attacks - Location Sep 24, 2008 Cardiac arrest survival rate varies widely in US, study finds Sep 24, 2008 Where not to have a heart attack Sep 24, 2008 State inmate dies after fistfight Sep 24, 2008
According to state records more than 800 Massachusetts racing greyhounds have been injured since 2002, including dogs who suffered broken legs, paralysis and even death from cardiac arrest. According to the Massachusetts State Racing Commission greyhounds have recently died from a mysterious illness and tested positive for cocaine, an illegal stimulant. (Melrose Free Press, MA)
MA Ballot Question 3 on Greyhound R... Oct 16, 2008
"According to state records more than 800 racing greyhounds have been injured since 2002, including dogs who suffered broken legs, paralysis, head trauma and even death from cardiac arrest. A greyhound is injured every three to four days in Massachusetts. Nearly 80% of all reported injuries were broken legs. Most injuries are serious.". Greyhound racing is a dying industry, so banning dog racing will simply speed up the inevitable, saving many dogs in the process. (Suite101.com)
The machines, called automated external defibrillators, or AEDs, are used to restore normal heart rhythm to people in cardiac arrest. The AED delivers a shock through adhesive pads applied to the victim's chest. (Yahoo News -- Heart Disease & Cardiovascular Disorders)
If done to excess, exercise can lead to cardiac arrest. In consideration of all that, what will a lifetime of exercise do. (Washington Post)
Rats that were fed the equivalent of one or two glasses of white wine by researchers from the University of Connecticut in the US found their hearts suffered less damage during cardiac arrest than those fed water or grain alcohol, according to New Scientist. The benefits from the white wine were similar to those found after animals ingested red wine - or the wonder ingredient found in grape skin - resveratrol. (The Australian)
" Four carers Rosslyn Jenkins, Chengeta Kaziboni, Michael Lurvey and Margaret Lewis, along with qualified nurse Musediq Salisu, who were on duty at the home on the night of Mr Sayers' death, are on trial charged with wilful neglect of patient. The care home's general manager, Dawn Harris, and care manager, Enda Evans, are also charged with the same offence. Also on trial is Mr Sayers' local GP, Dr Sushma Ohja, who is charged with obtaining property by deception and wilfully making a false... (BBC News -- UK)
What they found was that their hearts suffered less damage during cardiac arrest than those fed water or grain alcohol, Agence-France Presse reported Tuesday. In fact, the benefits from the white wine were similar to those found after animals were given red wine, which contains the ingredient resveratrol. (Fox News)
The money will be used to continue a study of two devices intended to help people survive cardiac arrest. The devices are a compression and decompression pump and a device that increases blood flow to the heart and brain during CPR. Both are manufactured by Advanced Circulatory Systems, a privately held provider of circulation technologies in Eden Prairie. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
"He was skating in on a two-on-one with Jaromir and then they came back to the bench. Jaromir was talking to him and he told him he has to score on that play. The next thing you know, he collapsed. "[Jagr] went with him into the dressing room area and they revived him for some time and then he didn't make it," Grossman said. Amateur video taken at the game showed players and coaches gathered around the Avangard bench and then carrying a player who appeared to be Cherepanov. Grossman said Monday... (ESPN -- NHL)
If I have a reaction and don't go to the emergency room or use my EpiPen right away, I could pass out, turn blue, go into cardiac arrest or die. It's as simple as that. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
The ability of teams to respond to medical emergencies was brought into sharp focus in November 2005 when defenseman went into cardiac arrest on the bench in Detroit. The NHL also reviewed its procedures after forward suffered a potentially deadly neck injury during a game in Buffalo in February when he was cut by a teammate's skate. (ESPN -- NHL)
Rats that were fed white wine as part of their diet suffered less heart damage during cardiac arrest, compared to animals fed only water or grain alcohol. These benefits were similar to animals that ingested a red wine or its ingredient found only in grape skin, resveratrol. (Indian Express)
ru reported the cause of death as cardiac arrest. According to the Russian daily Sport-Express, Cherepanov's collapse was not preceded by a collision with another player or blows to the head or chest. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
" ... In 1964 Grandma was diagnosed with gall bladder cancer. She passed in July of 1965. Grandpa had had a physical 2 weeks before her death and his doctor told us, for his age, he had the strongest heart he'd ever seen. The doctor told him he'd never die of a heart attack, that was for sure. One week after Grandma's death, despite the doctor's prediction, Grandpa died of a heart attack. The doctor said what he really died of was a broken heart, but we know better. Grandma kept her promise. She... (MSNBC -- Health)
The Financial Times believes the banking system of the western world is suffering a cardiac arrest. When the patient is so ill, the paper says, it's no good discussing reasons why - what is needed is to get the heart moving again. (BBC News -- UK)
He first provided advice that helped save a cardiac arrest victim in Lemoyne. Nearly 90 minutes later, he talked a Hampden Township resident through the delivery of a baby boy. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Fire Rescue arranged for him to be taken by air ambulance to Shands Jacksonville, but he went into cardiac arrest and was not stable enough to transport, Robshaw said. St. Augustine Police said the man died en route to Flagler Hospital. (The St. Augustine Record)
In February, Russell suffered cardiac arrest as he lay on his bed. Emergency crews arrived, and CPR was administered. (Florida Today)
Officers responded Friday to the 14th floor of a Brooklyn apartment building where an 11-day-old baby boy had gone into cardiac arrest, MyFOXNY.com reported. As they took an elevator to the ground level with the baby, it stalled on the 8th floor. (Fox News)
The London market is in cardiac arrest. On Friday, the FTSE 100 plunged a further 8. (FT.com -- Markets)
James Doherty went into cardiac arrest while playing tennis at Hazelwood Tennis Academy in Enfield, Middlesex, on Sept. 8, the Daily Mail reports ... Taking heart medicines called beta blockers, which are very effective at preventing sudden cardiac arrest. (Fox News)
Covering a 13-town area, the paramedics who work for Emerson Hospital s Advanced Life Support (ALS) service have responded to chest pains, severe trauma and allergic reactions, and are trained to do EKGs, secure airways, treat cardiac arrest and deliver babies. It s a whole different world that s not easily understood until you re up to your elbows in it, said Sarah Harmon, a paramedic of 20 years. (Lincoln Journal, MA)
He told the court Rhys was already in cardiac arrest before an ambulance crew arrived. He was hit once behind the left shoulder as he turned. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
It will examine around 15,000 survivors of cardiac arrest. These persons have undergone a near-death experience, having been clinically dead for a time, then resuscitated. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
To the Editor: Gueugniaud et al. (July 3 issue)1 report that administering the combination of vasopressin and epinephrine, as compared with epinephrine alone, during advanced cardiac life support for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest does not improve outcome. The results of this study, however, are not surprising, considering that the average time from collapse to the arrival of advanced cardiac life support (downtime) was 16. (New England Journal of Medicine)
(WUSA) -- Three days after a medic unit was unavailable down the street from a cardiac arrest call, the Prince George's County Fire/EMS Department has again changed its furlough policy ... On Tuesday, 9NEWS NOW first told you about a cardiac arrest call that occurred in Largo, Md ... When the ambulance crew arrived, about five minutes after the 911 call, they found Lawrence Waller in cardiac arrest. (W-USA News, DC)
ALS care was clearly needed because Lawrence Waller was in cardiac arrest when the firefighters on the ambulance got to his side ... Each time Waller went back into cardiac arrest. (W-USA News, DC)
Browning, Chip said, who went on to play pro basketball in Europe, later became a doctor and one day was called on to treat a man who had suffered cardiac arrest. The victim was near death, but Browning - maintaining his calm - completed a number of medical procedures that saved the man's life. (Shoreline Times, CT)
Less than 45 minutes after she arrived, she went into cardiac arrest. She was given "multiple medicines and synchronized shocks," according to emergency room records, which also indicate she was not given supplemental oxygen. (Fox News)
They cite statistics saying more than 800 Massachusetts racing greyhounds have been injured since 2002, inclujding dogs who suffered broken legs, paralysis and even death from cardiac arrest. And the anti-racing bloc says the Racing Commission said greyhounds have recently died from a mysterious illness and tested positive for cocaine, an illegal stimulant. (Littleton Independent, MA)
Seven hours later, Kieana was in cardiac arrest by the time she arrived at Children s Hospital, Young said. Doctors hooked her up to a heart monitor and discovered that she was suffering from congestive heart failure, her mother said. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
When paramedics arrived, Kaske was alert and conscious but he went into cardiac arrest as he was being treated. He was flown to a hospital where he died about 7 p.m.. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Man, 58, Dies of Cardiac Arrest After 19-Hour Emergency Room Wait ... A 58-year-old man died of cardiac arrest after waiting 19 hours in the emergency room, the Dallas Morning News reported Monday ... When Herrera s sister arrived after noon, he went into cardiac arrest. (Fox News)
10:48 p.m. Bickerton Way, E 911 call for ambulance, cardiac arrest. 10:57 p.m. Central St., E 911 caller requests ambulance for difficulty breathing. (Hingham Journal, MA)
Incoherent and violent, a person in a state of 'excited delirium' is likely to suffer cardiac arrest, doctors suggest ... All too often, such an episode ends with a lapse into a tranquil state, and cardiac arrest ... Even the older versions of the weapon deliver a relatively small jolt, about 1 per cent of that flowing from a defibrillator, far short of the current required to induce cardiac arrest. (Globe and Mail)
In addition, he called for the formation of active cardiac arrest teams and the upgrading of neonatal care to the point where 22-24 week old fetuses can survive when delivered while upgrading our treatment of cancers. The Professor of Pathology accused the Teaching Hospitals of having "a Cash and Carry mentality where the more you see the more money the hospital makes but that is not what a Teaching Hospital does. It makes money from the sale of knowledge and also does heroic things, rescuing... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
He was alert and oriented when paramedics arrived but, as he was being treated, he suddenly went into cardiac arrest. He was flown to a hospital where he was pronounced dead just before 7 p.m., an investigator with the Medical Examiner's Office said Monday morning. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Ever since a near-fatal cardiac arrest robbed Bob's brain of precious oxygen for close to 5 minutes, his memory has been like a blackboard swiped clean every few moments erased. Pieces of information the time, what day it is, where he lives dissolve like vapor trails. (MSNBC -- Health)
He was again admitted on 22 August and died of cardiac arrest on August 30 1998. In their complaint to the commission, the family alleged that unnecessary tests were conducted during the eight days that Seth was in Apollo. (India Times, India)
It is now clear that the U.S. financial system is in cardiac arrest, economist Nouriel Roubini of New York University warned ominously Friday. Some U.S. companies are now looking in unconventional places to avoid the less palatable alternatives in the dysfunctional credit market. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
These risks named include cardiac arrest, nervous shock, panic and hyperventilation. According to head crocodile trainer Nigel Thomas, a few days earlier one woman had a panic attack and had to be hauled out of the water quickly. (The Age, Australia -- National)
Coming from a Kansas racetrack herself, Zoe believes it s a much better life than being kept in a cage in terrible confinement and being constantly at risk for paralysis, head trauma, cardiac arrest and possibly testing positive for cocaine on a daily basis, Dorchak said. Jodie Wiederkehr who has been working in animal protection for more than a decade. (Somerville Journal, MA)
KOLKATA: Rajendra S Lodha, 66, chairman of Birla Corporation, died of cardiac arrest on Friday in London ... Rajendra S Lodha, 66, chairman of Birla Corporation, died of cardiac arrest on Friday in London. (India Times)
International Business. WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice is confident that American companies will compete for their share of the nuclear business once the India-US civil nuclear deal is operationalised. (India Times)
Lot of administrative steps to be worked out on N-deal: Rice- Politics/Nation-News-The Economic Times. Lot of administrative steps to be worked out on N-deal: Rice4 Oct, 2008, 1007 hrs IST. (India Times)
US offers India $375 mn deal for smart missiles- Politics/Nation-News-The Economic Times. US offers India $375 mn deal for smart missiles4 Oct, 2008, 0934 hrs IST, IANS. (India Times)
The machines, called automated external defibrillators, or AEDs, are used to restore normal heart rhythm to people in cardiac arrest. The AED delivers a shock through adhesive pads applied to the victim's chest. (Yahoo News -- Heart Disease & Cardiovascular Disorders)
Im_not_saying wrote on Oct 3, 2008 1:24 PM:" People really amaze me - First of all, If you were trapped in your house during a fire, or earthquake, and the first thing you saw were firefighters pulling you out, risking their lives, you wouldn't care what they were paid. These are the men and women trained to save you in fires, floods, and other natural disasters. $60,000 is a lot of cash but is it worth it? YOU BET. Second of all - the name calling is unwarranted. Both agencies have a WIDE... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Automated external defibrillator, or AEDs, can be found in public places such as county buildings, public schools and malls, and are used in cases of cardiac arrest to correct an irregular heart beat, she said. Anyone can go through the training to use an AED, Dutcher said, but only those who are certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation can become AED-certified. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
BANGALORE/MUMBAI: India's maiden Moon mission Chandrayaan-I will begin its journey on Gandhi Jayanti, literally. A convoy of eight vehicles, including a trailer carrying the Chandrayaan-1 spacecraft, will depart from the ISRO Satellite Centre on Airport Road early on Thursday and arrive at Sriharikota on Friday evening. (Economic Times)
said he "hated' the first version of the bill, but would vote for this one. Dreier told "GMA" that he held a telephone town hall meeting with members of his district and that one woman complained that the credit crisis had made it impossible for her to get a college loan for her daughter. Wall Street icon Warren Buffett compared the fiscal meltdown to an "economic Pearl Harbor" during an interview on the "Charlie Rose Show" and said it was urgent for the government to act. The U.S. economy is... (ABC News -- Business)
THE billionaire investor Warren Buffett says the US economy is "flat on the floor" after a cardiac arrest as companies struggle to secure funding and unemployment increases. "In my adult lifetime I don't think I've ever seen people as fearful, economically, as they are now," Mr Buffett told PBS yesterday. (The Age, Australia -- Business)
THE billionaire investor Warren Buffett says the US economy is "flat on the floor" after a cardiac arrest as companies struggle to secure funding and unemployment increases. Desperate to avoid another market-crushing defeat, leaders in the House of Representatives won key converts to the $US700 billion US financial industry bail-out. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
The Denver team calls this "anticipated" death, with donation as part of an "end-of-life care plan." Robert Truog, an ethicist who supports the Denver protocol, calls it "," with the patient "monitored" for cardiac arrest and harvesting. The countdown in Denver began at around 20 minutes. (Slate)
Examiner: Tasered Pa. man died from taking cocaine. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
The aide went into cardiac arrest while at the middle school ... Cindy Aydelott, a teacher's aide at the school, went into cardiac arrest after coming in from lunch. (KSLA.com, LA)
She spent 10 days in ICU after going into cardiac arrest and was moved to a room shortly before the evacuation. Her husband and sister drove here in another vehicle, arriving the next day. (Webster Progress-Times, MS)
Hinds County Emergency Operations Director Larry Fisher has been released from Baptist Medical Center after recovering from cardiac arrest ... He quipped that the best place to have cardiac arrest is at a cardiologist's office, but then said on a more serious note "the good Lord was watching over me.". (The Clarion-Ledger)
Instead, this was a slightly different state of delirium brought on by cocaine use, Dr. Williams said, eventually resulting in cardiac arrest. Excited and agitated delirium cases are usually caused by cocaine or methamphetamines and result in a flood of chemicals -- from dopamine to adrenaline -- overloading the heart and causing death, said Dr. Paul Paris, director of emergency medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Marathoner Alberto Salazar will run in the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon 10-mile Oct. 5 - his first race since collapsing from sudden cardiac arrest last year. Copyright 2008 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
TUESDAY, Sept. 23 (HealthDay News) -- From city to city, there is a more than fivefold difference in the odds that someone will survive sudden cardiac arrest, with the chances resting on whatever emergency response system is in place, a new study finds ... The study included data on all 20,520 cases of cardiac arrest that occurred in eight U.S. and two Canadian sites, with a total population of 21 ... Of the more than 20,000 people who suffered cardiac arrest, 954 (4. (MEDLINEplus)
Your chances of surviving cardiac arrest outside of a hospital are remote (in the one, two, and three percent range), unless you happen to be in Seattle, Washington, where your chances rise to a lofty 16 percent ... Information about the link between location and the survival of cardiac arrest comes from a new study by Dr. Graham Nichol, who is director of the University of Washingtons Center for Prehospital Emergency Care ... His study looked at the outcomes of cardiac arrest in ten cities and... (Newsmax)
CBS Evening News: Study Shows Survival Rates For Cardiac Arrest Vary Dramatically Depending On Where Patients Live ... A new study finds that location dramatically impacts patients' chances of surviving cardiac arrest ... Cardiac Arrest Hits Home. (CBS News)
MINNEAPOLIS - People suffering cardiac arrest outside a hospital are five times more likely to survive in Seattle than in Alabama, according to a study that found survival rates varied by geographic region in the United States. More than 166,000 Americans go into cardiac arrest outside a hospital each year ... The study in the Journal of the American Medical Association shows the chances of survival for cardiac arrest can be improved if communities, emergency services, and hospitals work... (Boston Globe)
What are your chances of surviving cardiac arrest outside a hospital setting ... director of the University of Washington's Center for Prehospital Emergency Care, surveyed the outcomes of cardiac arrest in 10 North American cities and states ... That's because, like the other localities represented in the JAMA study, Alabama participates in a government-funded research network dedicated to improving outcomes after cardiac arrest. (MSNBC -- Health)
An inmate in the State Penitentiary at Parchman died this weekend of cardiac arrest following a fistfight with another inmate. Ricky Sykes, 43, died Saturday in Parchmans Unit 30, where prisoners go for educational classes and drug and alcohol counseling, according to Mississippi Department of Corrections spokeswoman Tara Booth. (The Clarion-Ledger)
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