Medical Xpress - Cardiology

OCTOBER 28, 2024

It is well known that acting quickly in the event of a cardiac arrest is important, but what does a quick initial shock with a defibrillator mean exactly for patients' chances of survival?

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Medical Xpress - Cardiology

OCTOBER 31, 2024

There is no difference in the effectiveness of the two most commonly used methods for administering medication during out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.

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American Heart News - Heart News

JANUARY 31, 2024

Research Highlights: An analysis of cardiac arrest records in a U.S. registry revealed that people with drug overdose cardiac arrests were more likely to be younger, have fewer health conditions and have higher survival rates with better neurologic.

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The New England Journal of Medicine

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Yet, overall survival among patients with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest is approximately 10%, even in well-performing emergency medical systems. The interventions that are undertaken at the scene of a cardiac arrest are the most likely interventions to improve outcomes: early.

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DAIC

JULY 29, 2024

Image courtesy of Takenobu Shimada, Osaka Metropolitan University (CC BY 4.0, [link] mtaschetta-millane Mon, 07/29/2024 - 09:09 July 29, 2024 — When it comes to treating cardiac arrest, acting quickly can mean the difference between life and death. Cardiac arrest can lead to death within minutes.

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Med Page Today

DECEMBER 21, 2023

(MedPage Today) -- Therapeutic hypothermia did not improve survival or functional outcomes in unconscious patients after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest with initial nonshockable rhythm, a meta-analysis of patient-level data found. The primary.

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Medical Xpress - Cardiology

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Most cases of cardiac arrest during sport are likely to be preventable. In addition, the emergency response with cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and defibrillators within the sports context can be improved. This has been shown in a thesis from the University of Gothenburg.

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Becker's Hospital Review - Cardiology

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Payer status, income and age all had an increased association with mortality for patients seeking treatment for cardiac arrest at emergency departments, according to a study published Sept. 20 in the Journal of Clinical Medicine.

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DAIC

MARCH 1, 2024

Photo by Cedars-Sinai milla1cf Fri, 03/01/2024 - 08:25 March 1, 2024 — Two new studies by Cedars-Sinai investigators support using artificial intelligence (AI) to predict sudden cardiac arrest-a health emergency that in 90% of cases leads to death within minutes.

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Med Page Today

JANUARY 1, 2024

In this report, we follow up on the resulting public interest on sudden cardiac arrest that made Hamlin the most searched person of 2023. (MedPage Today) -- In January, we reported on Damar Hamlin's collapse during a televised football game.

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Becker's Hospital Review - Cardiology

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Ninety-five percent of CPR training manikins on the global market are flat-chested, possibly contributing to disproportionate survival outcomes for women after cardiac arrest, according to a study published Nov. 21 in Health Promotional International.

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Medical Xpress - Cardiology

JANUARY 31, 2024

An analysis of data for more than 500,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests in the U.S. found key differences in outcomes between cardiac arrests caused by drug overdoses and cardiac arrests due to other causes, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association.

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ECG Cases

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

The post ECG Cases 48 – ECG Interpretation in Cardiac Arrest appeared first on Emergency Medicine Cases.

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JAMA Cardiology

JUNE 4, 2024

This cohort study evaluates which emergency medical services practices are associated with favorable neurological survival for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest using data from the Cardiac Arrest Registry to Enhance Survival.

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Medical Xpress - Cardiology

JULY 9, 2024

Women who survive cardiac arrest are more likely to suffer anxiety or depression than male survivors, a new study warns.

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Circulation

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

People who experience out-of-hospital cardiac arrest often require care at a regional center for continued treatment after resuscitation, but many do not initially present to the hospital where they will be admitted. Circulation, Ahead of Print.

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Medical Xpress - Cardiology

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest survival rates dropped significantly at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and have continued to remain lower than in the pre-pandemic years of 2015–2019, according to a preliminary study to be presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2024., 16–18, 2024, in Chicago.

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Cardiology Update

APRIL 22, 2024

In a prospective, multicentre, parallel, randomised clinical trial titled ARREST, researchers aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of expedited transfer to a cardiac arrest center compared to standard care following out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. The ARREST study is the first randomized trial of its kind.

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DAIC

JANUARY 19, 2024

Particularly, his contributions to the sudden cardiac arrest medical knowledge base have changed the way we think about this deadly condition that we might be able to prevent on a larger scale.” Although “sudden cardiac arrest” and “heart attack” are often mistaken to be the same, the conditions are quite different.

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American College of Cardiology

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

The goal of the PARAMEDIC-3 trial was to compare the efficacy and safety of an initial vascular access strategy of intraosseous (IO) versus peripheral intravenous (IV) access for medication administration in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.

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Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

BackgroundEarly coronary angiography (CAG) in post-cardiac arrest patients without ST-segment elevation is a topic of debate. A random-effects model pooled odds ratios (ORs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs). Early CAG significantly reduced long-term mortality [OR: 0.66 (0.51–0.85)], Interpretation should be cautious.

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Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

JULY 15, 2024

Cardiac arrest after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) is a serious complication with low survival rate. The prognosis of patients with cardiac arrest in the general ward is worse than that in the intensi.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

While on telemetry monitoring he suffered cardiac arrest and was resuscitated. What ECG finding may have contributed to (or precipitated) the cardiac arrest? Learning points : Takotsubo can lead to cardiac arrest from ventricular arrhythmia. There are no clear signs of OMI. There is a prolonged QTc.

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Journal of the American Heart Association

JANUARY 31, 2024

BackgroundGiven increases in drug overdose‐associated mortality, there is interest in better understanding of drug overdose out‐of‐hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA). Adjusted results showed comparable survival with Cerebral Performance Category score =1 or 2 when the first monitored arrest rhythm was shockable (OD: 28.9%

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American College of Cardiology

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

The goal of the IVIO trial was to compare the efficacy and safety of an initial vascular access strategy of intraosseous (IO) versus peripheral intravenous (IV) access for medication administration in nontraumatic out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Cardiac arrest was called and advanced life support was undertaken for this patient. The patient was given chest compressions while waiting for the cardiac arrest team to arrive. The morning before the cardiac arrest potassium was 4,3.mmol, After about 90 seconds of chest compressions she awoke.

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Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

AUGUST 8, 2024

Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) mostly occurs in crowded public places outside hospitals, such as public sports facilities, airports, railway stations, subway stations, and shopping malls. ECMO support therapy for patients with cardiac arrest can be considered when economic conditions permit.

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American College of Cardiology

JANUARY 4, 2024

What is the prevalence and what are the characteristics of mitral valve prolapse (MVP) in a large cohort of patients with unexplained cardiac arrest (UCA)?

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Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Introduction:In the United States, the incidence of in-hospital cardiac arrest (IHCA) ranges from 0.1-0.5% IHCA after cardiac surgery is unique because patients are often monitored closely and arrest etiologies are frequently reversible. The primary outcome was the incidence of cardiac arrest after cardiac surgery.

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Medical Xpress - Cardiology

JANUARY 16, 2024

Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University have found that quality of care for pediatric patients who experience cardiac arrest outside of the hospital is lower compared with adults, prompting an urgent call to action to improve care delivery for the potentially deadly event.

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Cardiology Update

MAY 7, 2024

The impact of chest compression (CC) pause duration on survival outcomes in pediatric in-hospital cardiac arrests remains unclear, despite the American Heart Association’s recommendation to limit pauses to less than 10 seconds for children without solid evidence. years, 43% of whom were female, and 13% had a shockable rhythm.

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The New England Journal of Medicine

MARCH 13, 2024

A 55-year-old man had an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. An evaluation showed 2-mm ST-segment elevations in the inferior leads on electrocardiography, cardiogenic shock, and a new systolic murmur. A diagnosis was made.

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American Heart News - Heart News

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Updated Guideline Highlights: The American Heart Association and the American Academy of Pediatrics update recommendations for untrained lay rescuers and trained rescuers resuscitating adults and children who have drowned. One important update is the.

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Open Heart

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Background The circadian variation pattern of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) occurred in Chinese community including both community healthcare centres and primary hospitals remains unknown. This study analysed the circadian variation of SCA in the Chinese community.

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Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Introduction:Opioid overdose (OD) is a growing cause of cardiac arrest in the US, spurred by the rise of illegally manufactured fentanyl and analogs. Circulation, Volume 150, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ASu1107-ASu1107, November 12, 2024. Naloxone is a reversal agent that can be administered by bystanders. 22.2%, p<0.00001).Conclusion:Most

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Circulation

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest is a leading cause of death, accounting for ≈50% of all cardiovascular deaths. The cardiac catheterization laboratory plays an important role in the coordinated Chain of Survival for patients with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. Circulation, Ahead of Print.

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American Heart News - Heart News

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Statement Highlights: In-hospital cardiac arrest is a high-risk event among hospitalized patients of all ages worldwide and is associated with high rates of poor patient outcomes, including death.[1] 1] Improving in-hospital cardiac arrest quality of.

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