Cardiac Arrest
Baltimore County FD Receives Nearly $2 Million for Cardiac Arrest Equipment
The grant will purchase 60 EKG monitor/defibrillator/pacemakers.
Low Risk of Heart Incidents Found for Marathoners
Incidents are usually due to a pre-existing heart problem.
Study: Grief Over Losing Loved One Linked to Higher Heart Attack Risks
The risk of heart attack increased to 21 times higher than normal within the first day.
JEMS Reveals Top Stories of 2011
JEMS Editor-in-Chief A.J. Heightman discusses the top stories of 2011.
Philly Runners' Deaths Point to Dangers of Extreme Stress on the Body
Between 6% and 17% of sudden cardiac deaths are associated with exertion.
Calif. Hospital Named Preferred Center for Cardiac Arrest Victims
NorthBay Medical Center designated the facility for severe cardiac patients after a review of the care program.
Stranger's Kindness Is Repaid by a Fellow Motorist
Berg and her cousin used CPR to help save the stranger's life when he went into cardiac arrest.
Washington Hospital Center Uses Mobile App to See Cardiac Patients before Arrival
CodeHeart app lets cardiologists see patients in the field.
N.J. EMS Captain Dies Following Response
He went into cardiac arrest en route to the hospital.
L.A. Teen Cheerleader Dies of Cardiac Arrest During Football Game
Bystanders performed CPR while waiting for paramedics to arrive.
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60 Hospitalized After Connecticut Commuter Trains Collide
Five people have critical injuries in derailment outside of Fairfield.
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EMT Student, Pediatrician Save Hit & Run Victim in New Jersey
EMT student helped accident victim while awaiting emergency responders.
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Georgia Teen Seeks EMT Who Helped Save Her 13 Years Ago
Teen wants to thank hero EMT after 13 years.
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Five people have critical injuries in derailment outside of Fairfield.
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