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Heart Vest Could Help Predict Sudden Cardiac Death Risk

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Image courtesy of UCL Institute of Cardiovascular Science / James Tye milla1cf Tue, 12/19/2023 - 18:19 December 19, 2023 — A vest that can map the electrical activity of the heart in fine detail could potentially be used to better identify people at high risk of sudden cardiac death , suggests a new study led by UCL researchers.

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The First 60 Minutes of a Heart Attack: The Golden Hour

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The Golden Hour post the Myocardial infarction (MI) It is a matter of great concern that 50% of individuals experiencing an acute heart attack pass away before reaching the hospital. The abnormal heart rhythms can further lead to death because of ventricular tachycardia and ventricular fibrillation.