Unexplained sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) and sudden cardiac death (SCD) in the young remains a critical issue for clinicians, researchers, patients and their family members. In this review, we explore the current status of SCA and SCD evaluation in the young, including recent monogenic and ...
While cardiac arrest in athletes may not always make headlines, it occurs more often than many realize, Gounder said. "It really hits the headlines when it's somebody famous, like Damar Hamlin, like Bronny James. But this is certainly something that happens," Gounder said. A study by re...
Sudden cardiac arrest in young people is rare, but it does happen. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that about 2,000 young, seemingly healthy people under age 25 in the US die each year of sudden cardiac arrest. There has been an alarming trend of heart attac...
In people withsymptoms of chestpain, aside from making the diagnosis, monitoring both the heart rate and rhythm are emphasized. The purpose of watching people with chest painin a hospital setting is to prevent sudden cardiac arrest. Using implantable defibrillators in high-risk patients, especially...
American Academy of Pediatrics.Sudden cardiac arrest in young people. Maron BJ, Udelson JE, Bonow RO, et al.Eligibility and disqualification recommendations for competitive athletes with cardiovascular abnormalities: Task force 3: hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy and...
Eye on America: Cardiac arrest in athletes and more Following the on-field collapse of Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin, we find out what parents should know about cardiac arrest in young athletes. We also sit down at the dinner table for food and conversation about raising a multicultural fa...
young cardiac arrest (心骤 )survivor is now sharing her story. Her1 is to ask people to know about the importance of CPR (心肺复苏术) and checking in on the heart health.In 2014, Brittany Williams was just 24 years old when she unexpectedly went into cardiac arrest 2 was thankfully sa...
As his score of 185 placed him in the 90th percentile for his age and gender, he agreed to start atorvastatin 20mg with plan to uptitrate. Six months later, he suffered a cardiac arrest while training. Decision-making Following rapid resuscitation efforts by bystanders, he was cannulated for...
Sudden cardiac arrest: Adult vs. children Sudden cardiac arrest can occur in people of all ages. However, there are some significant differences to be aware of when it comes to cardiac arrest in young people. SCA in adults Sometimes the cause of sudden cardiac arrest is unknown. But for ...
A cardiac arrest is described as a sudden or abrupt heartbeat loss in a person with undetected heart disease. It typically occurs when the heart suddenly stops pumping blood throughout the body. Getting prompt medical attention is the best course of action if you or anyone near you experience...