Smog exposure linked to higher risk of cardiac arrest
Dec 1, 2020
Exposure to ozone levels below those considered safe by the federal government may raise the risk for cardiac arrest outside a hospital, according to new research.
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Why people fear performing CPR on women – and what to do about it
Nov 23, 2020
Fears of sexual assault accusations would deter men from providing lifesaving CPR to women they don't know, according to a new survey.
Worse outcomes for out-of-hospital cardiac arrests in early weeks of pandemic
Nov 16, 2020
People whose hearts stopped outside of a hospital were less likely to be resuscitated during the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new study.
Cardiac arrest deaths are rising – especially among younger Black adults
Nov 10, 2020
The cardiac arrest death rate decreased for more than a decade but is once more climbing, disproportionately impacting young Black adults.
Updated CPR guidelines address physical and emotional recovery
Oct 21, 2020
New guidelines for CPR and emergency cardiovascular care add recovery to the "chain of survival" and tackle health disparities and opioid overdoses.
New mom faces life-threatening heart attack days after giving birth
Oct 16, 2020
Chanel Davis-Mitchell almost died from a sudden tear in her heart arteries days after her son was born. Her husband's swift action helped save her life.
After working late, teacher woke up in ICU four days later
Sep 29, 2020
Kansas teacher Zach Nelson was working late one Sunday night. Next thing the 31-year-old knew, he was in the ICU after a cardiac arrest.
A closer look at COVID-19 and heart complications among athletes
Sep 11, 2020
Studying an issue that transcends sports, cardiologists are weighing an update to guidelines and awaiting data from pro leagues that restarted as NFL season kicks off.
After saving her husband with CPR, she gave birth to their son
Jun 1, 2020
Ashley Goette was 39 weeks pregnant when her husband’s heart stopped early one morning. She helped save him with CPR.
What to know about bystander CPR and coronavirus risk
May 12, 2020
CPR in the COVID-19 era is different but still vital, new guidance says.