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Large-scale study reveals 'flat-line ECG' indicates poor outcomes for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest

Asystole is the most serious form of cardiac arrest. It happens when the heart stops beating and there is no more electrical activity. It is sometimes called "flat-line" or "flat-lining" because the ...
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What’s the latest in resuscitation science and practice?

Ed Racht previews new AHA CPR/ECC guidelines and how lessons from SCA can save lives in overdose, bleeding and drowning — just in time for CASSummit 2025 ...

Sudden Cardiac Arrests On Rise In Gym-Goers: Cardiologist Suggests Tips

Some gym-goers turn to supplements, steroids, or stimulants to boost performance and muscle growth. These substances can ...

Sudden cardiac arrest in gyms: Causes, prevention tips, and urgent advisory issued for young athletes by Punjab government

Punjab government acts to protect young people. A new health guide aims to stop sudden cardiac arrests during exercise. It ...
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Cardiac arrest in space: New research shows that automatic chest compressions are more effective for CPR when both rescuer and patient are floating in microgravity

New research has found that a type of automatic chest compression is more effective to carry out CPR in space than the ‘handstand method’ that is currently recommended in emergency protocols for ...