Sentences with phrase «of sudden cardiac»

Immediate treatment of sudden cardiac arrest can improve the odds of survival, which drop by as much as 10 % for each minute of delay prior to defibrillation and cardiopulmonary resuscitation, according to the American Heart Association.

This coverage pays the full benefit if an insured person dies within 72 hours of a sudden cardiac arrest.

Extreme high or low BMI was predictive of increased risk of sudden cardiac death, but not of coronary heart disease.

High blood pressure and increased heart rate were stronger predictors of sudden cardiac death than coronary heart disease.

The researchers found that in general blacks are at higher risk than non-blacks of sudden cardiac death, in which the heart suddenly stops beating.

Certain markers that can be identified by doctors evaluating patients» electrocardiograms are associated with increased risk of sudden cardiac death.

This is extremely relevent to prediction of sudden cardiac death (my field) where many things are significantly associated with SCD in the statistical sense, but have practically no predictive capacity.

In 1960, CPR was developed to revive unresponsive victims of sudden cardiac arrest.

Some research even shows that taking omega - 3 fat has helped reduce the chance of sudden cardiac death in heart attack survivors!

Research shows that people who eat a diet high in ALA are less likely to have a fatal heart attack and have a nearly 50 percent lower risk of sudden cardiac death.

An article published in the online American Journal of Clinical Nutrition on November 24, 2010, reports a protective effect of magnesium against the risk of sudden cardiac death.

Unfortunately, in terms of lowering the risk of sudden cardiac death or overall mortality, omega - 3 fatty acid supplements showed no effect.

We've covered a bunch of ways nuts may cut heart disease risk — boosting nitric oxide production in our arteries because of the arginine content in nuts; cutting down our risk of sudden cardiac death because of the magnesium content; and lowering the risk of our bad cholesterol because of... why, exactly?

Not only will this tell you if you have liver damage, it can also be used as a screening marker for excess free iron and is a great indicator of your sudden cardiac death risk.

Women who were normal weight at the start of the study and lost and regained at least 10 pounds had about 3.5 times higher risk of sudden cardiac death than women whose weight remained stable.

A new study found that postmenopausal women who lost and regained weight had about 3.5 times higher risk of sudden cardiac death, and a 66 % greater risk of dying from coronary heart disease.

The results revealed a small, but statistically significant, association between taking macrolides and increased risk of sudden cardiac death.

MONDAY, Nov. 9, 2015 (HealthDay News)-- A widely used class of antibiotics is associated with a small but measurable increased risk of sudden cardiac death, researchers report.

A widely used class of antibiotics is associated with a small but measurable increased risk of sudden cardiac death, researchers report.

Even when rapidly treated, less than 10 percent of sudden cardiac arrest victims survive, according to the American Heart Association.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Even when rapidly treated, less than 10 percent of sudden cardiac arrest victims survive, according to the American Heart Association.

CPVT, which occurs in about 1 in 10,000 people, is a major cause of sudden cardiac death in people younger than 40.

Another lesson learned from hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is knowing the sarcomeric protein involved and the specific mutation does not invariably provide prognostic information about the course of the disease, including the risk of sudden cardiac death.

«The device detects and protects patients from the dangerous heart rhythms of sudden cardiac arrest which occurs when an abnormal heartbeat makes the heart stop abruptly and can quickly lead to death,» said Dr. Filart, electrophysiologist.

«More research is needed to evaluate the efficacy of this use of a cancer medication to alleviate risk of sudden cardiac death, but we are hopeful that what we observed in mice will translate effectively to humans, providing patients and clinicians with a new paradigm for treating this common and life - threatening illness,» Dudley said.

This use of Src inhibitors for treatment of sudden cardiac death risk has been submitted for a patent.

Compared to Caucasians, African - Americans face twice the rate of sudden cardiac arrest, according to a new study from the Cedars - Sinai Heart Institute.

Following a heart attack, individuals are at an increased risk of sudden cardiac death (SCD).

«These findings suggest the possibility that when it comes to prevention of sudden cardiac death, different races and ethnicities may not necessarily be painted with one broad brush.»

«African - Americans face twice the rate of sudden cardiac arrest, compared to Caucasians: African - Americans with sudden cardiac arrest are significantly younger, have higher prevalence of diabetes, hypertension.»

Led by Sumeet Chugh, MD, the project — now ongoing for more than a decade — provides Chugh and his team with unique, community - based information to help determine the causes of sudden cardiac arrest.

Early recognition and treatment of sudden cardiac arrest are known to improve survival for victims.

Restoring blood flow to the heart following a heart attack can leave patients with ventricular fibrillation, a dangerous heart rhythm which puts people at greater risk of sudden cardiac death.

But by comparison, the lifetime risk of sudden cardiac death for men is one in nine, and yet we're not really screening for it.»

«Men may face high lifetime risk of sudden cardiac death.»

Although some studies have found sauna bathing to be associated with better cardiovascular and circulatory function, the association between regular sauna bathing and risk of sudden cardiac death (SCD) and fatal cardiovascular diseases (CVD) is not known.

Previous results from the KIHD study have shown that frequent sauna bathing also significantly reduces the risk of sudden cardiac death, the risk of death due to coronary artery disease and other cardiac events, as well as overall mortality.

[Stephanie Chiuve et al., «Adherence to a Low - Risk, Healthy Lifestyle and Risk of Sudden Cardiac Death Among Women»] These preventive measures might be especially important for women, who are less than half as likely as men to be diagnosed with heart disease or dysfunction before a fatal attack.

The findings underscore the importance of having AEDs in places where people exert themselves and are at greater risk of sudden cardiac arrest.

Location of the sudden cardiac arrest was categorized as occurring at a traditional exercise facility (health clubs, fitness centers), an alternative exercise facility (bowling alleys, workplace or hotel gyms, dance studio) or a non-exercise facility (banks, restaurants, shopping centers, airports).

«A previous study in Paris during the 2003 heat wave found an increased risk of sudden cardiac death but no increase in myocardial infarction [heart attack],» De Sario and Michelozzi noted as an example.

«In cases of sudden cardiac death in the family, people should sit up and take notice,» says Prof Milting.

This one predisposed her to long QT syndrome, a condition that dramatically increases the risk of sudden cardiac death.

«Patients with non-ischaemic heart cardiac muscle weakness are assessed with a lower risk of sudden cardiac death and therefore are less likely to receive a primary prevention ICD.»

«Sex hormone levels in blood linked to risk of sudden cardiac arrest.»

Dr Hashimoto said: «Hemodialysis patients are at increased risk of sudden cardiac death because they often have latent ischaemic heart disease which reduces blood flow to the heart.

Because less than one - third of sudden cardiac arrest victims receive pre-hospital CPR, the American Heart Association is now promoting hands - only CPR, and Stapleton couldn't agree more.

The statewide program, part of the HeartRescue Project, trained family members and bystanders to recognize the signs of sudden cardiac arrest, quickly call emergency responders, and use CPR or AEDs.

«Simply put, this bill is about saving the lives of students and setting a leading example here in Pennsylvania, in hopes that other states will follow,» said Representative Vereb (R - Montgomery) primary sponsor of the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Prevention Act.

Over the last few years, Pennsylvania legislators have placed a focus on the health care that scholastic athletes are receiving with the signing of the Youth Sport Safety Act in November of 2011 and the signing of the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Law in May 2012.