Sudden cardiac death (SCD) is an unexpected death due to heart problems which occurs within one hour from the start of any heart-related symptoms. SCD is sometimes called cardiac arrest. When the heart suddenly stops beating effectively and breathing...

Throughout history, diseases of the heart have captured the concern and interest of investigators. Ancient Greek and Roman physicians observed the serious and often fatal consequences of heart disease. But effective treatment for heart disease was...

A cardiac arrest, also known as cardiorespiratory arrest, cardiopulmonary arrest or circulatory arrest, is the abrupt cessation of normal circulation of the blood due to failure of the heart to contract effectively during systole.[1] A cardiac arrest is...

Just because you're in the hospital doesn't mean you'll quickly get treated if your heart stops beating. About one-third of patients don't get a potentially live-saving shock within the recommended two minutes, a new study found.Those who don't get prompt defibrillation are more likely to...

Chest compression _ not mouth-to-mouth resuscitation _ seems to be the key in helping someone recover from cardiac arrest, according to new research that further bolsters advice from heart experts.A study in Japan showed that people were more likely to recover without brain damage if...

Chest compression _ not mouth-to-mouth resuscitation _ seems to be the key in helping someone recover from cardiac arrest, according to new research that further bolsters advice from heart experts.A study in Japan showed that people were more likely to recover without brain damage if...

Chest compression _ not mouth-to-mouth resuscitation _ seems to be the key in helping someone recover from cardiac arrest, according to new research that further bolsters advice from heart experts.A study in Japan showed that people were more likely to recover without brain damage if...