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A biobank with DNA samples from 10,000 well-phenotyped sudden cardiac arrest victims has also been created. "This biobank will serve to increase our understanding of the genetic causes of sudden cardiac arrest," said Dr. Tan. Scientific discoveries include the finding that citizen-rescuers provide...
simon said. if an aneurysm does rupture, internal hemorrhage occurs, often bringing on what feels like a severe headache. at this point, symptoms can include: double vision nausea vomiting stiff neck sensitivity to light seizures loss of consciousness (either brief or prolonged) cardiac arrest in...
Coronary heart disease (CHD) is a group of different types of heart disease. Common heart disease symptoms include chest pain, shortness of breath, palpitations, light-headedness, and dizziness. Heart disease has many causes, including genetics, atherosc
A heart attack is when the supply of blood to the heart is suddenly cut off, usually by a blood clot. These blockages can prevent oxygen reaching the heart and cause damage and death to muscle tissue. Heart attacks are the leading cause of cardiac arrest worldwide. ...
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is the leading cause of sudden cardiac death in young people (such as the unexpected near fatal cardiac arrest suffered by the-then 23 year old footballer Fabrice Muamba), but the microscopic heart muscle abnormalities behind
In-hospital cardiac arrest: Is it time for an in-hospital 'chain of prevention'? The 'chain of survival' has been a useful tool for improving the understanding of, and the quality of the response to, cardiac arrest for many years. In th... GB Smith - 《Resuscitation》 被引量: 355发...
It leads to the rupture or splitting of heart valves, walls, or muscles. Cardiac Arrest Sudden cardiac arrest is a heart attack complication that occurs without warning. The heart may stop due to the electrical disturbances in the cardiac system. If not treated immediately, cardiac arrest can ...
public or the first person on the scene. The goal is to provide access to defibrillation when needed as quickly as possible. CPR along with AEDs can dramatically increase survival rates forsudden cardiac arrest. If available, this early defibrillation becomes the next link in the chain of ...
Symptoms to look out for include: Chest tightness Arm or shoulder pain Jaw pain or neck aches Indigestion Back pain Shortness of breath Profound and/or chronic fatigue The team of heart specialists at Memorial Cardiac and Vascular Institute have the expertise needed to treat patients experiencing ...