Oppose city ambulance plan Nov 16, 2008
The study showed that on patients suffering cardiac arrest (when the heart suddenly stops beating), the critical life-saving treatment in the first two, three minutes by first-arriving EMS personnel consists of good basic life support, specifically two minutes of effective chest compressions and then defibrillation if indicated with an automated external defibrillator ... The survival rate from cardiac arrest in our local system (which is more than triple the national average) has proven this... (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Waiting to inhale: The dangers of huffing Nov 15, 2008
They can suffer what is known as Sudden Sniffing Death Syndrome, which occurs when the inhalant causes the heart to beat rapidly, resulting in cardiac arrest. The most dangerous aspect of inhalants is how accessible they are, Horne said. (Framingham TAB, MA)
Sleep Apnea May Be Risk Factor For Sudden Cardiac Death Nov 15, 2008
During a follow-up period of up to 15 years, researchers assessed cases where patients had sudden cardiac arrest, and either died (SCD) or were resuscitated, in relationship to the presence of OSA and other data, including nighttime levels of oxygen saturation in the blood. Results showed that during an average follow-up of 5. (Science Daily)
God's view is grand indeed Nov 15, 2008
(No offense if you're reading this, Mr. Ellefson, but) I had a dream the night before our scheduled flight that the pilot went into cardiac arrest 2,000 feet aloft. He clutched his chest, and I snatched the controls in a panic, spying over my shoulder to assess my five-year-old son's disposition. (Dallas County News, IA)
Hedge fund icons OK with a few rules Nov 14, 2008
This sort of speculative borrowing bankrupted investment bank Lehman Brothers in September, triggering a cardiac arrest in the global financial system. "The authorities have been involved since then in resuscitating the system, but it has been a tremendous shock, the impact of which has not been fully felt," testified George Soros, the billionaire hedge fund pioneer. (OregonLive, OR -- Business)
“Second murder charge may be warranted, but tough to prove” Nov 14, 2008
The autopsy results were recently released by the Chief Medical Examiner, revealing the determination that Bryan s death was caused by cardiac arrest related to coronary artery disease. Family members are convinced, however, that the death was a delayed result of the shooting during the home invasion. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
Cardiac Science, Boy Scouts in deal Nov 13, 2008
The availability of AEDs and active promotion of CPR and AED education can help every Scout, Scouter, and family member be prepared to assist a victim of sudden cardiac arrest, said Richard Bourlon, health and safety team leader for the Boy Scouts of America, in a statement. Cardiac Science (NASDAQ: CSCX) is based in Bothell and employs about 570 people. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
Lack of sleep could flare-up cardio troubles Nov 13, 2008
Last Updated: Thursday 13 November 2008 08:08 GMT. by Published on November 12, 2008 - 0 comments. (TheMedGuru)
Choosing between family and the truth Nov 12, 2008
My stepson's wife died of cardiac arrest at the age of 24, and in his grief, he went down the wrong path. His in-laws are raising the children, and we help out financially and physically. (Boston Globe)
Rochester serial killer dies in Albany Nov 12, 2008
He went into cardiac arrest in the hospital's emergency room and died late Monday, Corrections Department spokesman Erik Kriss said Tuesday. The cause of death is under investigation. (Albany Times Union)
$3.5 Million in Reimbursements for Purchases of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) for Texas Schools Still Unclaimed With Deadline Approaching Nov 11, 2008
AEDs are portable defibrillators used by lay people with CPR training to resuscitate victims of cardiac arrest and have been deployed on thousands of school campuses nationwide. Texas Senate Bill 7 mandates at least one AED per school campus. (PR Newswire)
Sleeping too little may raise risk of heart disease Nov 11, 2008
5 hours each night were more likely to suffer a heart attack or stroke or die of cardiac arrest over a 4-year period ... During that time, there were 99 heart attacks, strokes or deaths from cardiac arrest. (Reuters)
Canada Sunflashes Nov 11, 2008
Ambulance technicians found the baby unconscious and in cardiac arrest when they were called to the family's Montreal apartment. Gingras said once officers realized the baby had been shaken, they went looking for the parents, but they had already fled the country. (Toronto Sun)
Obituary: Miriam Makeba, South African singer, dies at 76 Nov 11, 2008
The cause of death was cardiac arrest, according to Vincenza Di Saia, a physician at the private Pineta Grande clinic in Castel Volturno near Naples in southern Italy, where she was brought by ambulance. The time of death was listed in hospital records as midnight, the doctor said. (International Herald Tribune)
Montreal couple wanted in baby's death arrested in Florida Nov 11, 2008
Ambulance technicians found the baby boy unconscious and in cardiac arrest when they were called to the family's suburban Montreal apartment. The boy had suffered multiple fractures, bruising and bleeding in the brain. (Globe and Mail -- National)
BETTER LIFE: More news on keeping your heart healthy Nov 11, 2008
A number of pop songs have the right rhythm for CPR, but of course the meaning of Stayin Alive is pretty powerful when you are trying to save someones life," says researcher David Matlock of the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria, Peoria, Il. "Numerous studies have shown that CPR can make the difference between life and death when someone is in cardiac arrest, but bystanders still hesitate to do it ... Patients are sedated and given a relatively mild shock -- about a... (USA Today -- Money)
ER Physicians Press for New Cardiac Arrest Strategies Nov 11, 2008
FRIDAY, Nov. 7 (HealthDay News) -- Ninety percent of U.S. emergency physicians believe that resuscitation practices aren't very effective and support a number of strategies designed to improve resuscitation for people who suffer sudden cardiac arrest, according to a survey released Friday by the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) ... The survey also found that more than half the respondents believe that poor survival rates from sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) are related to the aging... (MEDLINEplus)
Defibrillator restarts karate student's heart Nov 10, 2008
HAMILTON -- A karate instructor and three township cops are credited with saving the life of a 13-year-old boy who went into cardiac arrest during karate class Saturday morning, police say. The 13-year-old, whose name was not released by police, was participating in exercises at Shin Karate Institute on the 2400 block of South Broad Street around 11:30 a.m. In front of his class and without warning, he fell to the floor unresponsive. (NJ.com -- Times)
Wyoming asks appeals court to review police case Nov 10, 2008
Weigel then went into cardiac arrest and died, the records stated. An autopsy found that Weigel died of "mechanical asphyxiation," meaning that he wasn't able to breath because of the weight on his back. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
PTSD Symptoms Associated With Increased Risk Of Death After Heart Events Nov 9, 2008
Surviving a life-threatening heart condition, such as heart attack or cardiac arrest, causes significant distress, according to background information in the article ... Between 8 percent and 20 percent of patients with acute coronary syndromes and 27 percent to 38 percent of those who survive a cardiac arrest develop PTSD.. (Science Daily)
Voters agree to dog racing ban Nov 9, 2008
Supporters argued greyhound racing is inhumane and that greyhounds are routinely injured during races, including broken legs, paralysis and even death from cardiac arrest. The state s dog tracks say the greyhounds are well cared for and looked after by veterinarians. (Bolton Common, MA)
Schools, district install defibrillators Nov 6, 2008
Advertisement Staff, students and visitors at Arroyo Grande and Nipomo high schools may have a better chance of surviving sudden cardiac arrest, thanks to four automatic external defibrillators installed recently on the two campuses ... The installation of the devices marks the culmination of a promise between the school district and the family of Richard Beedle a prominent Nipomo citizen whose untimely death some say may have been prevented had an AED been on hand when he went into sudden... (Santa Maria Times)
Ill kids have right to pick care: MDs Nov 6, 2008
She goes into cardiac arrest. Her parents want the doctors to perform CPR. In Ontario, a DNR order is only legally binding if she is 16. (Globe and Mail)
Anxiety Linked to Heart Attack Can Raise Death Risk Nov 6, 2008
Surviving a heart attack or cardiac arrest can cause significant distress. As a result, many patients later develop PTSD, which includes intense anxiety, flashbacks and "hyperarousal," according to background information in the article. (MEDLINEplus)
Heart disease or bullet? Victims kin believes latter. Nov 6, 2008
An autopsy recently conducted by the Chief Medical Examiner determined that Bryan Barbaro s death was caused by cardiac arrest related to coronary artery disease, but family members are convinced it was a delayed result of the gunshot wound he suffered in a home invasion that claimed the life of his older brother. Barbaro was living in a duplex on Irving Street when an intruder broke into his brother, Chris Barbaro s apartment, and shot him in the early morning hours of Oct. 24, 2007. (Winchester Star, MA, MA)
Question 3 Greyhound Racing Ban App... Nov 5, 2008
"According to state records more than 800 racing greyhounds have been injured since 2002, including dogs who suffered broken legs, paralysis, head trauma and even death from cardiac arrest. A greyhound is injured every three to four days in Massachusetts. Nearly 80% of all reported injuries were broken legs. Most injuries are serious.". Greyhound racing is a dying industry, so banning dog racing will simply speed up the inevitable, saving many dogs in the process. (Suite101.com)
Chico volleyball sweeps Stanislaus Nov 5, 2008
The freshman from Deptford, N.J., collapsed between scrimmages while with the Pirates at Sacramento's American River College when he went into cardiac arrest. Coach Paul Brogan, who spent Tuesday with Phillips' family at the hospital, said there was no change in his condition. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Are you running yourself to death? Nov 4, 2008
And that's not counting the races during which runners suffered cardiac arrest but managed to survive ... "There was actually a cardiac arrest at one of the first Boston Marathons I ran, in the 1970s," says Arthur Siege, M.D., director of internal medicine at Harvard's McLean Hospital in Belmont, Massachusetts. (MSNBC -- Health)
Why does Marathon get a pass? Nov 4, 2008
How nice it must be for road running to have a place in the sports world so exalted that death - whether by highly trained athletes such as Shay or amateurs such as Gomes, 58, who went into cardiac arrest Sunday in after completing the race and died at Lenox Hill Hospital a few hours later - cannot spoil the good vibes. How nice it must be for a sport to have two people die at the end of its signature event and not have the working media - TV, newspapers, radio - let that pre-empt the gushing... (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Two speeches by Barack Obama, eight months apart Nov 4, 2008
Sometime after our event, her son nearly went into cardiac arrest, and was diagnosed with a heart condition that could only be treated with a procedure that cost tens of thousands of dollars. Her insurance company refused to pay, and their family just didn't have that kind of money. (Salon)
MS chain gang chills after a day of thrills, hills and spills Nov 3, 2008
Three hundred cyclists needed treatment during the 90-kilometre ride, for conditions ranging from dehydration to cardiac arrest and head injuries. An 83-year-old rider lost control of his bike on a steep hill, crashing onto the road at Thirroul and suffering critical head injuries, an ambulance spokeswoman said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Issue still hard-hitting Nov 2, 2008
"And right next to the TV, he had a Ranger sweater hanging up on the wall. Of all the stuff like that he had - his club teams in Russia, international tournaments he played in - it was the Ranger sweater he had hanging up there. This is a kid who knew what he wanted, had all the skills, and was intent on playing in North America next. Great kid. And no question, he would have played for us next season." Cherepanov, 19, the No. 17 pick in the 2007 draft, fell into cardiac arrest while playing for... (Boston Globe)
Otto paid big price for football glory Nov 2, 2008
His daughter, Jennifer, had died a year earlier at age 39, after a blood clot appeared during a hysterectomy, sending her into cardiac arrest. She left four children behind. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Ga. Southern: Eagles go extra mile once again Nov 2, 2008
CHARLESTON, S.C. --- Causing cardiac arrest is not Georgia Southern's weekly goal. No, the Eagles understand football is a 60-minute game and as linebacker Chris Covington says, "You'd like to win in the 60 minutes allotted.". (The Augusta Chronicle)
Michael Barnhart Nov 2, 2008
passed away Oct. 25 due to cardiac arrest. Mike was born in Portland to Glenn and Mary Barnhart. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Planned remarks to be delivered by Obama in Henderson Nov 2, 2008
" That's why I'm talking about the economy. That's why he's spending these last weeks calling me every name in the book. Because that's how you play the game in Washington. When you can't win on the strength of your ideas, you make a big election about small things. So I expect we're going to see a lot more of that over the next few days. More of the slash and burn, say-anything, do-anything politics that's calculated to divide and distract; to tear us apart instead of bringing us together.... (KRNV.com, NV)
Fire Dept. gives awards Nov 1, 2008
By Kathleen Kirwin / Staff Writer. Fri Oct 31, 2008, 12:46 PM EDT. (Westford Eagle, MA)
Anti-seizure Drug Could Be Fatal, New Research Shows Nov 1, 2008
For this study, PRIS was defined by the unexplained presence of at least one or more of the following: metabolic acidosis, rhabdomyolysis, bradycardia, and/or cardiac arrest ... Within group A, three patients had sudden unexplained cardiac arrest while on propofol infusions, resulting in two deaths, while no deaths occurred in group B. Median hospital stay (12 days) and ICU length of stay (9 days) did not differ between the two groups ... The overall occurrence of PRIS was 30 percent of patients... (Science Daily)
Schools may buy heart units Oct 31, 2008
The machines, called automated external defibrillators, or AEDs, are used to restore normal heart rhythm to people in cardiac arrest. The AED delivers a shock through adhesive pads applied to the victim's chest. (Yahoo News -- Heart Disease & Cardiovascular Disorders)
Real Madrid midfielder Ruben De La Red collapses Oct 31, 2008
Fourteen months ago, Sevilla's Spanish international midfielder Antonio Puerta collapsed during a league game and died three days later after suffering prolonged cardiac arrest. Madrid lost the fourth round first-leg game against the third-division team 3-2. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
2 months hence, Orissa cops probe attack on Christian priest Oct 31, 2008
Though medical reports suggest that he died of cardiac arrest, church authorities believe that he succumbed to the injuries sustained during the communal violence in Khandamal. He was beaten with iron rods by a mob and left in the church naked and bleeding. (IBNLive.com)
Stocks up Thursday Oct 31, 2008
"I think it's sort of, What do you have to do to get someone back from cardiac arrest?' You have to shock them pretty hard and sometimes you have to shock them a couple of times. I think that's what going on here," Strauss said, referring to steps like the Fed's rate cuts and government cash injections in banks, which began this week. Strauss contends the programs, most of which have yet to take effect, are creating some appetite for stocks that have been pounded down this month. (AZCentral -- News)
Stocks rise on GDP report Oct 31, 2008
I think it's sort of 'What do you have to do to get someone back from cardiac arrest. You have to shock them pretty hard and sometimes you have to shock them a couple of times. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
ban greyhound racing. Oct 30, 2008
Reports show other injuries have included cardiac arrest and paralysis. By law, the tracks each have a state veterinarian on hand during races to examine the animals and treat any injuries. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
Sedative Could Be Deadly in People with Seizures Oct 30, 2008
At high doses, propofol tied to cardiac arrest in patients with a form of epilepsy ... In the propofol group, three patients had sudden unexplained cardiac arrest, resulting in two deaths ... Thirty percent of patients in the propofol group experienced propofol infusion syndrome (PRIS), a serious complication defined by the unexplained presence of at least one or more of the following: the blood disorder known as metabolic acidosis; rhabdomyolysis (a muscle disorder); bradycardia (lowered heart... (MEDLINEplus)
VIP Syndrome Oct 30, 2008
And if a VIP has a true emergency, like a cardiac arrest, in the comfy unit, doctors may be dangerously far away. Page: 1 | Zachary F. Meisel is a practicing emergency physician, a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation clinical scholar at the University of Pennsylvania, and a senior fellow at the Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics. (Slate)
Letters to the Editor Oct 29, 2008
Over 800 dogs have suffered injuries, from broken bones to paralysis to head trauma to cardiac arrest, for our entertainment since 2002, which was the year the racetracks were finally forced by the Legislature to report injuries. How many dogs suffered before that time can only be imagined. (West Roxbury Transcript, MA)
Students Screened For Heart Abnormalities Oct 29, 2008
According to Parent Heart Watch, about 50 students in Texas die from sudden cardiac arrest each year, often during practice. "If we save one child, it's worth all the money and everything we've done, all the extra time in doing it," Thomas said. (Click2Houston, TX)
CPR study produces upbeat results Oct 28, 2008
CPR may triple survival rates for cardiac arrest, Matlock says, but "many people hesitate to jump in because they don't feel confident about maintaining the proper rhythm." When they were tested without the background beat five weeks after their training, the physicians and medical students who had learned to perform to "Stayin' Alive" attained a rhythm of on average 113 compressions per minute within the acceptable range and said they still felt confident in their abilities. Researchers... (Montana Standard, MT)
Effects Of Anesthesia On The Heart Oct 28, 2008
When this timeframe is lengthened, it is associated with triggering irregular arrhythmia that can cause sudden cardiac arrest. Earlier this year, researchers at the Cardiovascular Research Center at Rhode Island Hospital developed a first-of-its-kind genetic animal model to study arrhythmia and SCD that mirrors what happens in individuals who have mutations of the LQT1 or LQT2 genes. (Science Daily)
Forbes magazine turns to its boss for calm Oct 27, 2008
It was a much more upbeat assessment than Forbes had given during a CNBC appearance on Sept. 29, when he said the economy was "in cardiac arrest.". Today in Business with Reuters. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Post-cardiac Arrest Care Key To Survival Oct 27, 2008
26, 2008) The urgent need for treatment doesn t end when a person regains a pulse after suffering sudden cardiac arrest healthcare providers need to move quickly into post-cardiac arrest care to keep a person alive and ensure the best outcome ... Brain injury, heart dysfunction, systemic inflammation and the underlying disease that caused the cardiac arrest all contribute to the high death rate of patients who initially have their pulse re-started ... Collectively, these symptoms are known as... (Science Daily)
Donald Fonda; served Baptist churches Oct 25, 2008
The Rev. Donald A. Fonda Jr., a Baptist minister in churches throughout the region over three decades, died of cardiac arrest Oct. 11 in his sleep at a hotel in Venice. He was 70. (Boston Globe)
Atlanta schools investigating fatal 911 call Oct 25, 2008
Sixteen-year-old Antoine Marc Williams collapsed Oct. 14 at Benjamin E. Mays High School, went into cardiac arrest and was pronounced dead hours later at Grady Memorial Hospital ... The fire paramedics were re-sent to the school after Williams went into cardiac arrest ... Wallace could not say whether the Fire Department being there throughout the incident would have saved Williams life but having extra medical personnel on hand can make a difference in saving the life of a person in cardiac... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Saturday Thumbs Oct 25, 2008
A few days before her visit, a man complaining of stomach pains also waited 19 hours before dying of cardiac arrest. He, too, never saw the doctor. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Arizona surgeon wanted for murder arrested in Kentucky Oct 25, 2008
Prosecutors claim that three of his patients died of cardiac arrest after liposuction procedures performed in his office. A year ago, the Arizona Medical Board found Normann performed two of the surgeries, but allowed an unlicensed doctor to do the third. (AZCentral -- News)
Ex-bouncer convicted in kidnapping Oct 24, 2008
The victim went into cardiac arrest Wednesday night and was taken to Brigham and Women's Hospital, police said. The victim was listed in critical condition last night, police said. (Boston Globe)
Methadone sickens Forsyth kids; parents charged Oct 24, 2008
One of the boys went into cardiac arrest, he said. It could have been disastrous, Huggins said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Letter: Ban greyhound racing Oct 24, 2008
What happens very frequently is that a 50-pound female like my Pennyrose may have been running between two 85-pound males and on the turn get trampled, resulting in broken legs, cardiac arrest, head trauma to name a few common injuries. This is abuse, Mr. Carney. (Somerville Journal, MA)
Man charged with assault, animal cruelty Oct 23, 2008
The victim, who was struck on Centre Street, went into cardiac arrest and was taken to Brigham and Women's Hospital, police said. Police did not identify the victim or the suspect last night. (Boston Globe)
Grady doctor blasts decision to cancel 911 call Oct 23, 2008
Antoine Marc Williams, 16, went into cardiac arrest and later died ... The fire truck was ultimately redirected to the school after the teen went into cardiac arrest in the Care ambulance ... The extra crew could have provided vital extra hands, especially when Williams went into cardiac arrest, he said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
One-Quarter of Biologic Drugs Have Had Safety Issues Oct 23, 2008
"[Adverse effects] generally occurred in general disorders, like serious allergic reaction or cardiac arrest, administration site problems, infections and infestations," said Fontanarosa. "A lot of these drugs act on the immune system, so infections are common complications of these products.". (MEDLINEplus)
Gay angle in Fashion is very evident: Bhandarkar Oct 23, 2008
The trend setter in modern Tamil cinema died of a cardiac arrest. PopularNews. (Screen Weekly)
Hospital bills woman who never saw doctor (5272) Oct 23, 2008
A few days before Milbrodt's visit, a 58-year-old man who went to the ER with stomach pains also waited 19 hours -- and then suffered cardiac arrest and died. Hospital officials say they need more beds to handle the excessive number of patients who need care. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
ER Bills Woman After 19 Hour Wait, Never Saw Doc Oct 22, 2008
A few days before Milbrodt's visit, a 58-year-old man who checked in for stomach pains waited 19 hours and then suffered cardiac arrest. Former restaurateur Mike Herrera died Sept. 20 as his family members looked on. (Fox News)
