Implantable Defibrillators Lead to Decrease in Cardiac Arrests
06 août 2012 16h00 HE
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American Heart Association
Researchers estimate that implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) account for a third of the decrease in cardiac arrests caused by ventricular fibrillation (VF).
The incidence of...
Post-Cardiac Arrest Care System Improved Survivors' Neurological Status
30 juil. 2012 16h00 HE
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American Heart Association
Study Highlights:
More people survived sudden cardiac arrest without neurological impairment after a regional system improved post-arrest care.
The proportion of survivors with favorable...
American Heart Association Develops Program to Increase Cardiac Arrest Survival
17 avr. 2012 12h00 HE
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American Heart Association
Highlights:.
The American Heart Association's Mission: Lifeline® Cardiac Resuscitation program aims to increase cardiac arrest survival by establishing systems of care to respond and treat...
HealthEast Receives $25,000 Grant to Help Improve Cardiac Arrest Survival
12 avr. 2012 12h53 HE
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HealthEast Care System
ST. PAUL, MN--(Marketwire - Apr 12, 2012) - In the United States more than 300,000 sudden cardiac arrests result in death each year. This year HealthEast has been awarded a $25,000 grant from the...
9-1-1 Dispatchers Can Save More Lives by Coaching Bystanders in CPR
09 janv. 2012 16h00 HE
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American Heart Association
Statement Highlights:
Dispatchers should help 9-1-1 callers identify cardiac arrest victims and coach callers to provide immediate CPR.
If more dispatchers followed these processes,...