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Breakthrough cardiac regeneration research offers hope for the treatment of ischemic heart failure

Researchers in the Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine, the QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute…

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Sweet taste receptors in the heart: A new pathway for cardiac regulation

In a surprising discovery, scientists have found that the heart possesses “sweet taste” receptors, similar to those on our tongues,…

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Teenager dies of ‘cardiac arrest’ at go-karting track

A teenager has died of a suspected cardiac arrest at an indoor go-karting track in Staffordshire. Emergency crews were called…

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Emily Willis Left Permanently Disabled After Cardiac Arrest at Rehab Center

Emily Willis, a 25-year-old former adult film star, has been left permanently disabled following a catastrophic medical emergency at a…

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Social factors affect pediatric cardiac arrest outcomes

The odds on whether a child survives a cardiac arrest may depend on where they live, according to a new…

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Bystander CPR up to 10 minutes after cardiac arrest may protect brain function

The sooner a lay rescuer (bystander) starts cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on a person having a cardiac arrest at home or…

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Using a fan and wetting the skin reduces risk of deadly cardiac strain in hot and humid weather

New collaborative research from the University of Sydney and the Montreal Heart Institute has shown that using a fan in…

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Study shows no difference between two common methods for saving lives during cardiac arrest

There is no difference in the effectiveness of the two most commonly used methods for administering medication during out-of-hospital cardiac…

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Common consumer product chemicals now tied to cardiac electrical changes

Environmental phenols are found in a wide range of common consumer products. They include preservatives in packaged foods, parabens in…

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New therapeutic target for cardiac arrhythmias emerges

A new study by researchers at the University of Arizona College of Medicine — Phoenix and the University of California…

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