Sports are fun and keep us healthy, but sometimes, they can be dangerous. Some athletes suddenly collapse and die while playing. This is rare, but it happens. Doctors think tiny changes in the heart might be the cause. The heart is a muscle. Like any muscle, it can change with exercise. But sometimes, these changes are not good. They can make the heart weak. This we...
The time it takes to restart a heart after a cardiac arrest outside of a hospital is crucial. The longer it takes, the worse the outcome for the patient. Everyone knows that quick CPR and defibrillation by bystanders are key. But what about other factors that can drag out the process? One big question is whether giving the first dose of epinephrine through the bone (...
In Japan, a detailed look was taken at how often hospitals perform a specific emergency heart procedure. This procedure, known as extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR), is quite complex. It requires special skills to start and manage. The goal was to see if the number of times a hospital does this procedure affects how well patients do. The study focus...
AEDs, or automated external defibrillators, are crucial in saving lives during out-of-hospital cardiac arrests. Unfortunately, the survival rate for these events is quite low, with less than 10% of victims making it to the hospital alive. One key factor in improving these odds is the speed at which defibrillation occurs. This is where AEDs come into play. These devic...
Young athletes pushing their limits on the field or court is nothing new. But what if their heart suddenly stops? This scary event is known as sudden cardiac arrest. It's a big deal because it can be deadly. Doctors have been keeping an eye on this issue, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. They wanted to see if the pandemic changed the number of these events. ...
In a gym in Iowa, a 20-year-old woman named Jazmin, known for her fitness routine, faced a frightening incident. She had a very few mouthfuls of a energy drink Ghost while she was doing her exercises. Shortly after, while performing a deadlift with her boyfriend, she experienced a sudden onset of dizziness. Jazmin felt lightheadedness and collapse to the gro...
You might think that drowning is all about water in the lungs, but there’s another silent killer at play: hypothermia. This study took a close look at how cold temperatures affect drowning victims who have heart attacks outside of the hospital. Scientists wanted to know if hypothermia makes these situations even worse. They checked out a huge group of people from all...
You might have heard that female athletes are less likely to suddenly die from heart issues than males. But why is that? Researchers have gathered data from various studies to find out. It turns out, there's more to it than just being a guy or a girl. Scientists have been looking into this for a while, but they're still trying to figure out the exact reasons. It's n...
On January 2, 2023, a sudden and frightening event unfolded during an NFL game between the Buffalo Bills and the Cincinnati Bengals. Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field due to a cardiac arrest. Quick thinking and immediate action by medical staff saved his life. They performed CPR right there on the field, with the whole world watching on TV. Thi...
In emergency situations, calling an ambulance is crucial. The person who answers the call, known as a call-taker, needs to quickly understand the problem so they can send help fast. Language barriers can make this tougher, especially when callers don't speak fluent English. A study in Australia found that when this happens, there can be delays in recognizing a heart ...