Dec 24, 2016
Zylstra’s heart stopped beating during the first day of basketball season Nov. 7. He suffered ventricular fibrillation, the most serious cardiac rhythm disturbance, 15 minutes into the opening practice. He had about a 1-in-10 chance to survive. Story courtesy of Modesto Bee
Dec 23, 2016
Milford High School’s boys basketball players scored a win for their health Dec. 21 by undergoing a series of cardiac tests at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak.
Dec 22, 2016
A new set of clinical performance and quality measures from the American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology (AHA/ACC) aims to prevent sudden cardiac death (SCD).
Dec 21, 2016
The beloved 26-year-old former Vancouver Giants player who is considered a top player in the AHL, collapsed Nov. 19 during a game against the Manitoba Moose.
Dec 21, 2016
A new report from the American Heart Association presents 10 quality and performance measures that are intended to help stakeholders in the effort to prevent sudden cardiac death.
Dec 20, 2016
You don't have to make big changes to improve your heart health. Even small, basic steps can have dramatic effects.
Dec 20, 2016
ST. LOUIS (WJRT) - (12/20/16) - Just in time for Christmas, a Mid-Michigan family has a lot to be thankful for.
Dec 19, 2016
From WDBJ7 News, Roanoke, VA - on the sudden death of Alan Thicke from sudden cardiac arrest that shocked Hollywood and fans across the country
Dec 19, 2016
In the UK around 270 children die every year of sudden cardiac death. They may have survived if CPR had been started earlier or a correct technique used.
Dec 18, 2016
Runner James Bailey has thanked strangers who saved his life when he collapsed after a sudden cardiac arrest. The 33-year-old's heart stopped beating when he was just a mile into his run, on Newcastle Road in Congleton.
Read more at http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/jogger-given-cpr-by-passers-by-after-suffering-a-cardiac-arrest/story-29992570-detail/story.html#1xWlZkSKpdd0XUbe.99
Dec 18, 2016
Through Senior Circle, a wellness program offered by Western Arizona Regional Medical Center, seniors participate in a variety of activities including health classes. The December Lunch ’N’ Learn topic was cardiopulmonary resuscitation — commonly known as CPR.
Dec 16, 2016
Short-term sleep deprivation can raise the risk of heart disease. The study focused on those individuals working in emergency jobs such as firefighters or paramedics. Extreme fatigue is known to affect mental and physical abilities, but the researchers wanted to assess its impact on heart health, too.
Dec 16, 2016
Cardiovascular exercise is vital for your health, but there are other things that are also important. A healthy, balanced diet is one of them and there are certain foods that specifically benefit your heart.
Dec 16, 2016
With the Christmas holiday almost upon us we find ourselves running around planning for the festivities and buying presents. However, stop for a moment and take a little time to think about yourself.
Dec 16, 2016
Maverick Giles was practicing with teammates just before 7 p.m. on Dec. 9 when his heart went into arrest and he stopped breathing, St. Louis Police Chief Richard Ramereiz said in a press release Friday.
Dec 16, 2016
Dr Leslie Tay, a consultant interventional cardiologist with Fullerton Health, gives HR practitioners advice for educating their colleagues on reducing the risk of sudden cardiac arrest during sporting events.
Dec 15, 2016
The tragic and sudden death of Canadian entertainer Alan Thicke has prompted a reminder about heart health from a Windsor doctor.
Dec 15, 2016
Holiday traditions are supposed to make you feel all warm and cozy and happy inside, but sometimes they can take an ugly turn — something emergency room physicians know all too well.
Dec 14, 2016
WARREN TWP. - Central School fourth grade students recently took a walk through a giant inflatable heart at Overlook Hospital in Summit, part of a health and fitness unit that focused on various aspects of keeping the heart healthy.
Dec 14, 2016
In national and local news, two men recently died sudden deaths because of heart issues. Alan Thicke had a heart attack while playing hockey with is son and 26-year-old Jorre McMahan, Hampton High's Assistant Football Coach, was running drills with his team when he collapsed on the field.
