Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

He stated it was similar to prior heart attacks. About an hour later, he was then found on the floor in cardiac arrest in the ED. Sooner identification likely leads to better outcomes, and in this case may have allowed prevention of cardiac arrest and better long-term outcome. But we should not be surprised.

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MIBHS

MARCH 31, 2025

When discussing heart health, heart attacks and cardiac arrest are two terms that are often mistaken for one another. Understanding the difference between heart attack and cardiac arrest can help in recognizing symptoms, seeking prompt medical care, and even saving lives.

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Medical Xpress - Cardiology

JANUARY 2, 2025

According to the American Heart Association, the world's leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all, research shows that the exertion of shoveling snow may lead to an increased risk of a heart attack or sudden cardiac arrest.

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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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MIBHS

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Arrhythmias: Genetic mutations can also predispose individuals to irregular heart rhythms, such as atrial fibrillation or long QT syndrome, which may increase the risk of stroke or sudden cardiac arrest. How Do Genetic Factors Work?

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2022

He reportedly told his family "I think I'm having a heart attack", then they immediately drove him to the ED, and he was able to ambulate into the triage area before he collapsed and became unresponsive. He had multiple cardiac arrests with ROSC regained each time. This patient arrested shortly after hospital arrival.

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DAIC

APRIL 8, 2024

milla1cf Mon, 04/08/2024 - 18:07 April 8, 2024 — Implantation of the Impella CP micro-axial flow pump in the hours after a heart attack significantly increased the rate of survival at six months among people suffering cardiogenic shock, according to a study presented at the American College of Cardiology ’s Annual Scientific Session.

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DAIC

JANUARY 23, 2024

3 Patients with ASCVD are at a higher risk for major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) including heart attack or myocardial infarction (MI), stroke, and cardiovascular (CV) death.4 milligrams per liter (mg/L) are linked to increased risk of heart attacks or risk of a repeat heart attack.23 4 In the U.S.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

MAY 17, 2024

But What About Stress & Heart Disease? When stress is included in the risk factor profile for a future heart attack, it comes in third on the list after abnormal cholesterol and smoking 1. And pretty much every doctor can recall an event where a patient experienced a suddenly stressful event and had a cardiac event.

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All About Cardiovascular System and Disorders

APRIL 24, 2024

Hence blockage of LAD can cause a major heart attack, which can sometimes be fatal. When the LAD is blocked at its origin, the resulting damage to the heart muscle is large so that the pumping function may fail. It can also alter the heart rhythm abruptly causing cardiac arrest or stoppage of heart function.

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Wellnest

DECEMBER 21, 2022

An ECG machine does not only show inflammation but also specifies the area of the heart which is inflamed. Cardiac arrest Cardiac arrest is a medical emergency in which the heart stops pumping blood to the body. It is a breakdown of the heart's electrical system. It has no cables and is hassle-free.

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Wellnest

MARCH 12, 2023

A human's health and well-being may suffer significantly after a heart attack. It occurs when blood flow to the coronary arteries is restricted, frequently by a blood clot, which can harm the heart muscle and result in consequences like heart disease or sudden cardiac arrest. Be still and collected.

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