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Bronny James suffers cardiac arrest Bronny James, son of Lakers star LeBron James, suffered cardiac arrest during a USC basketball practice session on Monday, a spokesperson for the family said. James was hospitalized after the incident. He is now in stable condition and no longer in the ICU...
What Is Sudden Cardiac Arrest? SCA is a condition in which the heart suddenly and unexpectedly stops beating. Unlike other heart conditions, SCA can impact people off all ages, races and ethnicities, and often with no warning — in fact, 1,000 people each day experience SCA. Different from ...
Cardiac arrestReturn of spontaneous circulationResuscitationCardiopulmonary resuscitationROSCCPREpinephrineAmiodaroneLidocaineAntiarrhythmicCardiac arrest is a serious condition frequently managed in the emergency department (ED). Medications are a component of cardiac arrest management. This paper evaluates key ...
Cardiac arrest is a serious medical emergency that requires immediate medical care. Use this WebMD slideshow to know whether you are at risk for cardiac arrest and what you can do if it happens to a loved one.
Cardiac arrest may be categorized as: (1)ventricular fibrillation(VF) or pulseless ventriculartachycardia(P-VT); (2) asystole or profound bradycardia; or (3)pulseless electrical activity(PEA).PEAis a state in which there is an electrical rhythm that is not VF/VT or profound bradycardia but th...
Resuscitation is typically conducted in accordance with a uniform algorithmic approach embodied in the “chain of survival” which emphasizes the importance of early activation of emergency medical services, prompt CPR, rapid defibrillation, advanced cardiac life support and post-cardiac arrest care. This...
Buffalo Bills safetyDamar Hamlinis in critical condition aftercollapsing on the fieldduring Monday night's game against the Cincinnati Bengals, the Bills said. The team said Hamlin suffered cardiac arrest following a hit in the game. His heartbeat was restored on the field and he was transferred...
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The BillssaidHamlin had suffered cardiac arrest and his heartbeat was restored on the field, and he was transferred to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center for further testing and treatment. He was sedated and listed in critical condition, the team said. ...