Heart Attack
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.
Pilot Lands Plane while Suffering Heart Attack
Pilot lands plane while suffering from a heart attack.
Autopsy Inconclusive on N.C. Firefighter Who Collapsed During Chicago Marathon
Paramedics at the race were able to get his heart beating again but he was pronounced dead at the hospital.
Pa. Family Mourns Father, Son Who Died on Same Day
A father and son both died of heart attacks a little more than an hour apart.
Study Finds Heart Attack Patients Receiving Faster Care
Time to treat patients plunged from a median of 96 minutes in 2005 to 64 minutes last year.
Maryland Rescuers Use Engine To Transport Heart Attack Patient
Crew treated and transported Newman to the hospital in 18 minutes during storm.
Pennsylvania EMS Department To Participate in Heart Attack Study
Life Lion EMS joins Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center in trial.
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