Cardiac arrest is defined as a sudden stop in heart function. Essentially, the pumping function of the heart is compromised, oftentimes due to a dangerous malfunction of the heart's electrical system.

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For cardiac arrest patients who subsequently undergo PCI, their degree of consciousness before the procedure is a strong predictor of in-hospital outcomes, according to observational data from ...

PITTSBURGH — Typically, when paramedics get to a cardiac arrest patient their job is to stabilize and revive. Now, EMS in communities such as Shaler, Ross and the City of Pittsburgh are being told to ...

Cardiac arrests have increasingly become a stark reminder of how you are going about your life one moment, and the next, without warning, it can all come to a halt. Every time a sudden death makes the ...

Sudden cardiac arrest can happen to anyone, including teens, and a new national poll suggests many schools and families may not be fully prepared to respond. Only about half of parents say they are ...

In early May, 2025, a 29-year-old man died suddenly after running a mini-marathon. Because he was so young, Patrick Holden's death came as a shock to his family and friends. Older adults, especially ...

The incidence of sudden cardiac arrest in athletes varies according to age, race and ethnic group, sex, sport, and social determinants of health. The common causes of sudden cardiac arrest include ...