A TV producer left disabled for life when bungling paramedics ‘pressed the wrong button’ on a defibrillator during a cardiac arrest has received an undisclosed payout after suing the NHS. Meg Fozzard has been left with permanent disabilities as a result of her brain being starved of oxygen after ambulance crews delayed a life‑saving electric … Read more
Heart disease is the No. 1 killer in America, accounting for one in five deaths, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). While multiple lifestyle factors can cause heart health to decline, nutrition is a large component, experts confirm. In an on-camera interview with Fox News Digital, cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Jeremy London shared … Read more
Rocker Dave Edmunds, most popular for his 1970 hit “I Hear You Knocking,” has been left hospitalized and fighting for his life after suffering a “major” cardiac arrest. The popular Welsh musician’s wife, Karin Cecilia “Cici” Edmunds, shared the shocking news in a lengthy Facebook post on Thursday, July 29. “My beloved husband of 40 … Read more
Hulk Hogan has wrestled his last match — taken down not by a rival in the ring, but by one of America’s top killers: cardiac arrest. News broke Thursday morning that the wrestling icon, born Terry Gene Bollea, had died after weeks of declining health. “He was suffering from shortness of breath, got tired easily, … Read more
New details surrounding Anne Burrell’s tragic death are emerging. Before the celebrity chef was found dead at her home in Brooklyn, N.Y. on Tuesday, paramedics were responding to a 911 call they received about a reported cardiac arrest. A rep for the New York City Fire Department told Page Six on Wednesday that the 911 … Read more
Talk about a bubbly breakthrough. Your next toast could be to your ticker, because researchers say that drinking the right boozy beverage can help save your life. New research suggests this boozy beverage can have protective benefits to your heart. lovelyday12 – stock.adobe.com A new study suggests that regularly drinking champagne and/or white wine could … Read more
A bodybuilder died suddenly at the gym after going into cardiac arrest. José Mateus Correia Silva, 28, was reportedly working out with his friends when he suddenly went into cardiac arrest and was rushed to a nearby fire station to receive aid. However, the attempts to resuscitate him were futile. On Friday, Nov. 22, the … Read more
A mom saved her baby’s life after waking up in the middle of the night with a “gut feeling.” Lucy Robin woke up to find her 17-day-old son blue, freezing cold and not breathing — instantly assuming the worst. Luckily, Robin had CPR training, and she used it to get her child, Sammie, breathing again … Read more
As a registered nurse in Colorado, Jennifer Harlan cares for cardiac patients for a living — but in the past five years, she herself has survived three heart attacks. Last week, Harlan, 53, had the opportunity to meet with the EMS crew who saved her life at HCA Healthcare’s Sky Ridge Medical Center in Denver, … Read more
Half of those who suffer cardiac arrest experience a telling symptom 24 hours before the incident, according to a study recently published in The Lancet Digital Health journal. This warning symptom was different in men and in women, researchers from Smidt Heart Institute found; the institute is located in the Cedars Sinai Medical Center in … Read more
Brazilian fitness influencer Larissa Borges tragically died Monday after suffering a double cardiac arrest due to unknown causes. She was 33 years old. The gym bunny’s family confirmed her passing in a post to her Instagram page. “The pain of losing someone so young, just 33 years old, and so kind, is overwhelming,” the bereaved … Read more
So, laughter really is the best medicine. A mere chuckle is enough to expand cardiac tissue and increase the flow of oxygen throughout the body, thus exercising a weakened heart, according to a new study. Scientists in Brazil set out to prove that “laughter therapy” can improve cardiovascular health and ease symptoms of heart disease. … Read more
Women who identify as lesbian or bisexual may have a greater risk for heart disease, according to a new study by the American Heart Association (AHA). Gay and bisexual men, on the other hand, are usually at lower risk of heart disease than men who identify as heterosexual, the study authors found — as long … Read more
Many people use fitness trackers, such as smartwatches, as part of achieving a healthy lifestyle — but some cardiac patients should be aware of the risks. Some smart scales, smart rings and wearable fitness devices that use “bioimpedance,” a sensing technology that emits a tiny unnoticeable electrical current into the body, may interfere with cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs), … Read more
In 2014, Brittany Williams was a fit, seemingly healthy 24-year-old. She ran daily, ate well and had a killer bikini body. Then, suddenly, she went into cardiac arrest. She was having dinner at a Times Square restaurant when her heart stopped and she lost consciousness, TODAY.com reported. “My mom and dad looked over, and they … Read more
Lisa Marie Presley appeared unsteady Tuesday during a TV interview before the Golden Globes ceremony. Presley, 54, was taken to the hospital Thursday and is reportedly in critical condition after going into cardiac arrest. The daughter of Elvis and Priscilla Presley is in an induced coma and on life support with a temporary pacemaker, according to … Read more
Lisa Marie Presley, 54, is reportedly in the hospital after possibly going into cardiac arrest. TMZ reported Thursday that sources claim paramedics performed CPR on Elvis and Priscilla Presley’s daughter at her Calabasas home before taking her to the hospital. They were reportedly able to regain a pulse while she was transported Her current condition … Read more
For months, scientists have been expressing concern about the increase in cardiovascular diseases among COVID-19 patients, even after the SARS-CoV-2 virus has long since cleared their bodies. These heart issues have long been part of the larger conversation about the long-term aftermath of COVID-19, with a June study by the Department of Veterans Affairs even finding that those reinfected … Read more