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Defibrillators are now mandatory at some gyms and stadiums. So why aren't more people using them?

Defibrillators are now mandatory at some gyms and stadiums. So why aren't more people using them?

by Ernie MundellBecause athletes young and old can suffer cardiac arrest, some states have mandated the placement of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in gyms, stadiums and other sports venues.

Defibrillators are now mandatory at some gyms and stadiums. So why aren't more people using them?

by Ernie MundellBecause athletes young and old can suffer cardiac arrest, some states have mandated the placement of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in gyms, stadiums and other sports venues.
Blocking artery supplying the brain covering after subdural hematoma reduced repeat surgery

Blocking artery supplying the brain covering after subdural hematoma reduced repeat surgery

by American Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainInjection of a substance to block an artery feeding the dura (protective sack around the brain) along with surgery to remove pooled b

Blocking artery supplying the brain covering after subdural hematoma reduced repeat surgery

by American Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainInjection of a substance to block an artery feeding the dura (protective sack around the brain) along with surgery to remove pooled b
The aorta categorized as an independent organ for the first time

The aorta categorized as an independent organ for the first time

by Johannes Faber, Universitätsklinikum FreiburgProf Czerny (right) in the hybrid operating theater inserting an aortic arch prosthesis. Credit: Britt Schilling, Universitätsklinikum FreiburgThe aorta

The aorta categorized as an independent organ for the first time

by Johannes Faber, Universitätsklinikum FreiburgProf Czerny (right) in the hybrid operating theater inserting an aortic arch prosthesis. Credit: Britt Schilling, Universitätsklinikum FreiburgThe aorta
Living near pubs, bars and fast-food restaurants could be bad for heart health

Living near pubs, bars and fast-food restaurants could be bad for heart health

by American Heart AssociationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainLiving close to pubs, bars and fast-food restaurants may lead to a higher risk of heart failure, according to new research published

Living near pubs, bars and fast-food restaurants could be bad for heart health

by American Heart AssociationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainLiving close to pubs, bars and fast-food restaurants may lead to a higher risk of heart failure, according to new research published
A new emergency procedure for cardiac arrests aims to save more lives—here's how it works

A new emergency procedure for cardiac arrests aims to save more lives—here's how it works

by Vinuli Withanarachchie, Bridget Dicker and Sarah Maessen,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAs of January this year, Aotearoa New Zealand became just the second country (after

A new emergency procedure for cardiac arrests aims to save more lives—here's how it works

by Vinuli Withanarachchie, Bridget Dicker and Sarah Maessen,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAs of January this year, Aotearoa New Zealand became just the second country (after
3D in vitro human atherosclerosis model for high-throughput drug screening

3D in vitro human atherosclerosis model for high-throughput drug screening

by Jeff Hansen,University of Alabama at BirminghamNanomatrix vascular sheet (VS), nanomatrix vascular sheet with atherosclerosis (VSA), and VSA functional assays for therapeutic evaluation. Cred

3D in vitro human atherosclerosis model for high-throughput drug screening

by Jeff Hansen,University of Alabama at BirminghamNanomatrix vascular sheet (VS), nanomatrix vascular sheet with atherosclerosis (VSA), and VSA functional assays for therapeutic evaluation. Cred
Study finds your genes may raise your heart attack risk during high-stress times

Study finds your genes may raise your heart attack risk during high-stress times

by American College of CardiologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople with specific genetic traits and those who have anxiety or depression have a significantly higher heart attack risk during periods

Study finds your genes may raise your heart attack risk during high-stress times

by American College of CardiologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople with specific genetic traits and those who have anxiety or depression have a significantly higher heart attack risk during periods
Genetic testing of patients with atrial fibrillation can alert clinicians to potential life-threatening conditions

Genetic testing of patients with atrial fibrillation can alert clinicians to potential life-threatening conditions

by ElsevierThis figure outlines the decision-making approach to clinical genetic testing in atrial fibrillation. Credit:Canadian Journal of CardiologyAlthough the vast majority of clinician

Genetic testing of patients with atrial fibrillation can alert clinicians to potential life-threatening conditions

by ElsevierThis figure outlines the decision-making approach to clinical genetic testing in atrial fibrillation. Credit:Canadian Journal of CardiologyAlthough the vast majority of clinician
Study suggests earlier puberty onset may affect adult cardiometabolic health

Study suggests earlier puberty onset may affect adult cardiometabolic health

by Public Library of ScienceThe implications of this work are that pubertal development and its timing should be considered, and potentially targeted, in efforts to improve cardiometabolic health

Study suggests earlier puberty onset may affect adult cardiometabolic health

by Public Library of ScienceThe implications of this work are that pubertal development and its timing should be considered, and potentially targeted, in efforts to improve cardiometabolic health
New technology could revolutionize valvular heart disease care

New technology could revolutionize valvular heart disease care

by Andrew Smith,Rutgers UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainRoughly 25,000 Americans die each year from valvular heart disease, but researchers from Rutgers Health and other institutions

New technology could revolutionize valvular heart disease care

by Andrew Smith,Rutgers UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainRoughly 25,000 Americans die each year from valvular heart disease, but researchers from Rutgers Health and other institutions
Study finds link between getting too little sleep and high blood pressure

Study finds link between getting too little sleep and high blood pressure

by American College of CardiologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainSleeping fewer than seven hours is associated with a higher risk of developing high blood pressure over time, according to a study presen

Study finds link between getting too little sleep and high blood pressure

by American College of CardiologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainSleeping fewer than seven hours is associated with a higher risk of developing high blood pressure over time, according to a study presen
Too often, nearby defibrillators go unused on people in cardiac arrest

Too often, nearby defibrillators go unused on people in cardiac arrest

by Ernie MundellThere's been a big push over the past few years to get automated external defibrillators (AEDs) installed in public spaces, to help save lives threatened by cardiac arrest.Unfortun

Too often, nearby defibrillators go unused on people in cardiac arrest

by Ernie MundellThere's been a big push over the past few years to get automated external defibrillators (AEDs) installed in public spaces, to help save lives threatened by cardiac arrest.Unfortun