Articles tagged with Cardiac Arrest
Researchers found a significant association between ozone levels and out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, with a 1% increased risk for every 12 parts per billion increase in ozone. The study also showed that the relationship was present even at concentrations below the EPA air quality standard.
A new study found that cardiac arrest is common in hospitalized COVID-19 patients, with poor survival rates despite CPR efforts. The study, led by Michigan Medicine researchers, analyzed data from 68 US hospitals and found that patients admitted to ICUs for COVID-19 had a 14% risk of cardiac arrest within two weeks.
A study of critically ill adults with COVID-19 found that cardiac arrest is a common occurrence, associated with poor survival rates. Patients who received CPR had improved survival rates, but only a small percentage survived with normal neurological function.
A case series examines outcomes of in-hospital cardiac arrest among COVID-19 patients, highlighting the severity of the condition. The study reveals that in-hospital cardiac arrest is a rare but life-threatening complication of COVID-19, requiring prompt medical attention.
A Singapore-US study found that bundled public health interventions increased bystander CPR likelihood nearly eightfold and survival over threefold in out-of-hospital cardiac arrests. The interventions included dispatch-assisted CPR, CPR training, and a mobile app, resulting in significant improvements in OHCA outcomes.
A study by Copenhagen University Hospital Herlev and Gentofte found that patients felt unwell in the days leading up to cardiac arrest and contacted healthcare services. The research showed that 58% of cardiac arrest victims had contacted health services before the event, with a significant increase in contacts two weeks prior.
A study presented at ESC Congress 2020 found that deep chest compressions can improve blood flow to the brain, reducing brain damage and improving survival rates. The study also showed that patients with CPR-related injuries were more likely to have better brain function, highlighting the importance of prompt and effective resuscitation.
A new CT scanning method developed by researchers from Aarhus University and University of Leicester has shown how the chest and abdominal region of a deceased person move during simulated heart massage. This detailed information can help clarify important physiological mechanisms and improve resuscitation techniques.
Community members supplied with naloxone and a smartphone application can act quickly to reverse opioid overdose before EMS arrival, reducing mortality. The study found that layperson-initiated overdose reversal occurred in 59.6% of cases, with volunteers administering naloxone prior to EMS arrival.
A new risk score, MIRACLE2, predicts brain injury in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest patients with high accuracy. The score is developed to help clinicians make critical decisions and improve treatment selection.
A new study from the University of Pennsylvania found that critically ill COVID-19 patients are 10 times more likely to develop cardiac arrhythmias than other hospitalized patients. The researchers suggest that systemic illness, rather than the viral infection itself, is a primary trigger for these cardiac problems.
Outpatient cardiac arrests increased significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic in New York, with higher rates among older adults and those with underlying medical conditions. The study highlights the need for enhanced emergency response systems to address this growing concern.
A study analyzing Seattle EMS and hospital data found that the benefits of bystander CPR outweigh the risks of COVID-19 infection. The research suggests that bystander CPR is a lifesaving endeavor with minimal risk, even during the pandemic.
Researchers found that COVID-19 patients' survival rates after resuscitation vary greatly, with probabilities ranging from less than 3% to over 22%. Younger patients with shockable rhythms had higher survival rates without severe neurological disability.
The SCAI has released an expert consensus statement outlining recommendations for the management of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests. The guidelines emphasize a continuum of care from pre-hospital to hospital and post-hospital phases to enhance survival and quality of life.
A randomized trial found no survival difference in patients treated with intravenous sodium nitrite during resuscitation. Despite previous promising animal studies and a first-in-human clinical trial, the study showed no benefit in improving hospital admission or discharge rates.
Researchers discovered that shorter time to receiving ECPR significantly improves neurological function in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest patients, especially those with heart rhythms responding to defibrillation. The study's findings can inform future revisions to international CPR guidelines.
Researchers developed a novel approach called MTV-CPR to video record and review CPR practices, leading to improved survivorship rates for cardiac arrest patients. The study found that the use of video recording and team-focused strategy increased the return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) rate from 26% to 41%.
New research reveals rising sudden cardiac death rates among women, with the disorder often being their first sign of heart disease. The study highlights the importance of identifying novel risk factors and diagnostics to reduce this risk.
A new study found a significant association between fine particulate matter PM2.5 and out-of-hospital cardiac arrests, with increased risks even at low concentrations. The nationwide Japanese study, the largest of its kind, highlights the urgent need to improve air quality and reduce cardiovascular impacts.
Researchers found that prehospital epinephrine administration was associated with improved return of circulation in pediatric patients with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. However, there was no significant improvement in 1-month survival rates. The study suggests that prehospital epinephrine administration should be included in interna...
Researchers used genetic testing to identify a common genetic factor among affected families, revealing a homozygous multiexon duplication in RYR2 gene. Genetic testing confirmed the same gene duplication in two unrelated Amish families, allowing for potential lifesaving premarital counseling and reproductive planning
A new study found that patients on dialysis who experience cardiac arrest while in the hospital have similar survival rates to those not on dialysis. However, they had lower scores for resuscitation quality and were less likely to receive defibrillation within 2 minutes.
A study by Penn Medicine found that residents of Hispanic neighborhoods are less likely to receive CPR from a bystander and have a lower chance of survival following cardiac arrest. The study analyzed over 27,000 cardiac arrest events and showed a significant disparity in CPR delivery rates between Hispanic and non-Hispanic neighborhoods.
Bystanders play a crucial role in saving cardiac arrest victims, with early emergency care by bystanders reducing the chance of survival by 7-10% per minute. Recognizing signs of cardiac arrest and performing CPR, including using an automated external defibrillator (AED), can significantly increase survival rates.
A study in Denmark found that citizen responders can arrive before emergency medical services in 40% of residential cardiac arrests and perform defibrillation in nearly 50% of cases. This preliminary research suggests citizen responder programs have the potential to increase bystander defibrillation, leading to improved survival rates.
Researchers found that patients who suffered a cardiac arrest between Saturday and Sunday were about 20% less likely to survive than those on weekdays. The study suggests improving AED awareness, availability, and training can help address weekend cardiac arrests.
The NIH invests significantly less money in cardiac arrest research than in other diseases, such as diabetes, stroke, and ischemic heart disease. The study suggests that low funding may be due to an inadequate number of grant applications being submitted to the NIH.
A recent study found that opioid overdose victims who suffer cardiac arrest differ from other cardiac arrest patients, with unique characteristics that may require different treatment. Opioid-related cardiac arrest survivors are more likely to be admitted to a hospital due to improved survival rates in urban and rural areas.
Researchers found that patients with cardiogenic shock developed malignant arrhythmias, and intense cooling may increase MA incidence. Risk factors included faster temperature decline and lower serum potassium levels during the cooling period.
A new study found a fourfold increase in the use of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) devices among emergency medical technicians in the U.S. over a six-year period, despite minimal evidence of their effectiveness. The devices were used more often outside of hospitals, with a steep rise from 2% to 8% between 2010 and 2016.
A new clinical trial investigates the effectiveness of whole-body cooling in comatose patients after a cardiac arrest, with a focus on optimal cooling duration. The study aims to improve neurological recovery rates and full recovery in cardiac arrest survivors.
A new shock classification scheme has been validated in a retrospective study analyzing over 10,000 cardiac intensive care patients, revealing a stepwise increase in unadjusted CICU and hospital mortality with each successive SCAI shock stage.
Researchers found a chest compression frequency and depth combination associated with significantly improved outcomes in cardiac arrest cases outside the hospital. The optimal rate was 107 compressions per minute, and the ideal depth was 4.7 cm.
Fewer sports-related sudden cardiac arrest victims die nowadays, a trend linked to increased bystander CPR. Bystander CPR was associated with nearly eight times greater likelihood of survival.
A recent study found that fewer than 4% of relatives receive information on family screening that could prevent further deaths. Early systematic investigations are crucial to understanding the underlying cause of sudden cardiac arrest, but often lack core testing such as CT scans and echocardiography.
Early coronary angiography can reduce delay to revascularization and improve outcomes in patients with coronary artery disease after cardiac arrest. The selection of patients who will benefit from early angiography is crucial due to uncertain neurologic outcomes.
Recent evidence highlights the need for physicians to ask athletes about symptoms and family history to determine inherited conditions. Automated external defibrillators can significantly increase survival rates after sudden cardiac arrest in athletes.
The American Heart Association has released a scientific statement to improve prediction of recovery in comatose cardiac arrest survivors. Current practices often lead to premature predictions, resulting in unnecessary suffering or withdrawal of care too soon.
Researchers found that African American children living in socioeconomically disadvantaged neighborhoods are less likely to receive bystander CPR, with lower rates also observed in Hispanic and other ethnic groups. Targeted CPR training in these areas may enhance outcomes.
The M-RISE program aims to develop innovative therapies to prevent brain damage caused by cardiac arrest, with a focus on early treatments delivered by bystanders and first responders. The program will explore neuroprotective agents and strategies to improve survival rates and outcomes for patients affected by cardiac arrest.
Researchers developed a contactless cardiac arrest AI system using real 911 calls from Seattle. The algorithm detected agonal breathing 97% of the time from up to 20 feet away, and can function like an app on smart speakers or smartphones.
A new study of 4,803 cardiac arrest patients found that survival rates are unaffected by the day of the week, suggesting that specialist teams working 24/7 deliver consistent care. The research debunks previous claims of a 'weekend effect' in heart conditions, highlighting the importance of CPR and defibrillation.
An international study by Eurac Research has established benchmarks for assessing avalanche victim survival using core temperature and serum potassium levels. The study found that rewarming only results in survival in a small proportion of cases, but provides doctors with reliable indicators to make informed treatment decisions.
New research found women are less likely to receive resuscitation attempts by bystanders and have lower survival rates from cardiac arrest, largely due to misdiagnosis of symptoms. Women are also less likely to be diagnosed with acute myocardial infarction or undergo life-saving treatments.
A study by WVU researchers found that exposure to white light at night causes multiple poor outcomes in cardiac arrest models, including greater cell death, more aggressive inflammation, and higher mortality rates. In contrast, dim red light had no detrimental effects.
A Swedish review of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest data shows compression-only CPR increased six-fold and doubled the chance of survival, compared to no CPR. Bystander CPR rates nearly doubled over an 18-year period, with patients receiving standard or hands-only CPR being two times more likely to survive 30 days.
A large Japanese study found that women under 65 were less likely to receive bystander CPR in public locations than men. The researchers speculate that cultural attitudes may influence bystanders and propose better understanding of sex-based disparities are needed to facilitate public health intervention.
In patients without STEMI, immediate coronary angiography did not improve survival at 90 days compared to waiting a few days before undergoing the procedure. Clearing arteries with PCI sooner after cardiac arrest may not necessarily reduce long-term brain damage and its key factor in survival.
A commonly used heart drug, nifedipine, is associated with an increased risk of out-of-hospital sudden cardiac arrest, particularly at high doses. The study analyzed data from large registries and found no risk association with amlodipine.
A recent study published in The BMJ found a correlation between the use of advanced airway management and electrocardiographic rhythm during out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. For non-shockable patients, AAM was associated with improved outcomes, including recovering neurological function and early hospital discharge.
A recent study found that CPR initiated by dialysis staff can improve survival rates for patients experiencing cardiac arrest at outpatient facilities. However, this life-saving intervention is not always performed, with a rate of only 81% in cardiac arrest events.
Research finds people with heart attacks, strokes, or cardiac arrests are less likely to be working and have lower incomes than healthy peers. Employment loss can lead to substantial earnings reductions, ranging from 8% to 31%. The study aims to develop interventions to support return to work.
The PumpStart program demonstrates effectiveness in teaching high school students life-saving skills and providing medical students with public health education opportunities. High school students showed significant improvements in CPR technique and confidence, while medical students gained higher confidence levels in teaching and ment...
Researchers analyzed data from 63,600 patients who had cardiac arrest and found that poorer neighborhoods had longer total ambulance times. The study highlights disparities in patient outcomes due to differences in emergency medical services response times.
A nationwide study of cardiac arrests found ambulances took nearly four minutes longer to handle calls from low-income areas than high-income communities. The study highlights the importance of ensuring access to care for vulnerable populations.
A new study has found that footballers' health screens, including echocardiography and electrocardiography, do not always detect potentially critical heart problems. In fact, six players out of 595 tested negative for serious cardiovascular issues, highlighting the need for further screening and timely symptom reporting.
Research studies by Cedars-Sinai's Sumeet Chugh's team identify associations between sudden cardiac arrest and multiple sclerosis, left ventricular hypertrophy, and obesity. Patients with MS have a five-fold higher incidence of sudden cardiac arrest, while those with LVH are at higher risk due to electrocardiography risk scores.
Patients with common heart failure are more likely to experience lethal heart rhythms, according to research from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. The study found that those with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) are twice as likely to suffer from pulseless electrical activity or asystole, which can be fatal.
Researchers analyzed data from over 109,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests and found that states with required CPR education had higher bystander CPR rates and improved survival outcomes. Neurologically favorable survival was also more common in these states.