cardiac arrest

Drones may someday be used to save lives

Technology is always advancing. It’s transformed the way we live and operate. Thinking back only about a decade ago, we all used simple cell phones, with most video and media consumption occurring on our tv’s and desktop computers. Flash forward to today and the phones in our pockets are essentially tiny computers capable of doing ...click here to read more

Delirium after cardiac surgery linked to prolonged loss of cognitive function: Study

Delirium after cardiac surgery is linked to prolonged loss of cognitive function. The findings of the study suggest that interventions to prevent delirium in advance of surgery could help cardiac patients avoid long-term cognitive consequences. Co-lead author Jane Saczynski explained, “Our findings now suggest that postoperative delirium, once thought of as an acute, transient cognitive ...click here to read more

Dehydration can lead to kidney stones, kidney failure, and cardiac arrest

Dehydration can lead to kidney stones, kidney failure, and cardiac arrest. The risk of dehydration is much higher in the summertime, as the weather is hotter and people are outdoors and being active more often. While running low on liquid intake is usually associated with weakness and malaise, you should also know without proper hydration ...click here to read more

New heart attack damage analysis method using MRI data of left ventricle

With the use of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) data heart attack damage to the left ventricle can be better analyzed. By being able to pinpoint specific damage after a heart attack, better treatment can be prescribed to encourage proper healing. The development comes from researchers at the Singapore Agency for Science, Technology, and Research (A*STAR). ...click here to read more

Scary Effects of Fad Diets on Your Heart

Cardiovascular diseases are recognized as a prime cause of mortality in most countries around the world. The symptoms of these diseases are often left undetected for years and thus eventually result in a heart attack, cardiac arrest, or stroke. It is critical to recognize that a heart attack is different from a cardiac arrest, wherein ...click here to read more