Heart Attack

Heart Attack? It Could be Pollution.

Researchers found a positive correlation between OHCAs and exposure to both fine particulate matter and ozone.

Posted Monday, February 18, 2013

Cardiac Arrest Victim Saved by Coworker Who Fell on Him

The impact of the fall kick-started his heart.

Posted Tuesday, December 11, 2012

Scientists Study Why Firefighters Are at Highest Risk of Heart Attacks

They'll monitor 50 firefighters over a two-year period.

Posted Friday, December 7, 2012

Paramedics Allegedly Refuse to Take Swine Flu Victim to Hospital 3 Times

Despite patient's extremely high temperature, crews told her to stay home.

Posted Thursday, December 6, 2012

Ambulances in Texas Town Outfitted with New Technology

The technology allows responders to transmit real-time data about heart attack patients to doctors.

Posted Monday, November 5, 2012

AHA Receives $7.1 Million to Improve Acute Heart Attack Response

It calls for adding EKGs to ambulances and standardized protocol in North Dakota.

Posted Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Dustin Hoffman Helps Save Cardiac Arrest Patient in London

The actor waited with him after he collapsed until paramedics arrived.

Posted Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Study: Injection Saves Lives for Heart Attack Patients

Paramedics armed with a cheap, three-ingredient injection cocktail were able to reduce heart attack patients' risk of dying by 50 percent, according to a new study.

Posted Thursday, March 29, 2012

Calif. Department Announces Free, Life-Saving App

It will alert anyone who downloads it that someone nearby is having a heart attack.

Posted Wednesday, February 15, 2012


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