Cardiac Arrest News and Research

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InnerPulse selects Dassault Systemes' Abaqus FEA software

Dassault Systèmes, a world leader in 3D and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions, today announced that InnerPulse, a medical device company pioneering a novel technology for those patients with cardiac rhythm disorders, has selected Abaqus finite element analysis (FEA) software from the SIMULIA to assist in development of their technology designed in SolidWorks CAD software.

16 Mar 2010

Tel Aviv University investigates cause and effects of SCA syndrome

Sudden Cardiac Arrest syndrome (SCA) is poorly understood, but it's a real danger for the otherwise young and healthy. For no apparent reason, the heart suddenly stops beating, and without treatment death may follow within minutes. It's why some athletes drop dead on the track and why a young man, without any warning, suddenly dies while sitting at his desk.

11 Mar 2010

Researchers to collaborate on the largest clinical trial of hypothermia for stroke

Researchers at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, and UTHealth's Medical School will collaborate on the largest clinical trial of hypothermia (brain cooling) for stroke to date.

10 Mar 2010

Data to advance the diagnosis, treatment and management of MH to be presented

Travel Award Available to share data with Clinicians and Scientists to advance the diagnosis, treatment, and management of Malignant Hyperthermia-Susceptible Patients April 23-24, 2010 at Mercy Hospital University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.

5 Mar 2010

MHAUS introduces new MH Mock Drill Training Kit to better prepare for MH emergencies

The Malignant Hyperthermia Association of the United States introduces a new MH Mock Drill Training Kit for Operating Room Staff to better prepare for MH emergencies

4 Mar 2010

Study on impact of bystander CPR on pediatric cardiac arrest

Bystanders who perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on a child with cardiac arrest increase the child's likelihood of survival, according to the largest pediatric study to date. The outcomes are similar for both chest compression alone (hands-only) CPR and CPR with chest compression and rescue breathing.

3 Mar 2010

Merck’s MF/F Phase III study data presented at AAAAI annual meeting

Data from two Phase III studies of Merck’s investigational fixed-dose combinations of mometasone furoate and formoterol fumarate (MF/F) were presented by researchers today in two poster presentations at the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) annual meeting.

3 Mar 2010

AAJ says healthcare reform should improve safety, not restrict rights of patients

As President Obama and Congressional leaders prepare for tomorrow's health care summit, the American Association for Justice (AAJ) is today reminding lawmakers to remember the 98,000 patients killed every year by preventable medical errors and how restricting their legal rights will not fix America's broken health care system.

25 Feb 2010

Study proves accuracy of MTWA non-invasive test in identifying patients at risk of arrhythmic events and SCD

Cambridge Heart, Inc., today announced that results of a clinical study presented at the 29th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Belgian Society of Cardiology in Brussels, Belgium, reinforce the value of the Microvolt T-wave Alternans (MTWA) as an accurate non-invasive test to identify patients at risk of arrhythmic events and sudden cardiac death (SCD).

23 Feb 2010

Physio-Control restarts unrestricted global shipments of LIFEPAK defibrillators following FDA approval

Physio-Control Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Medtronic, Inc., announced today it received notice from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that having successfully met requirements for improvements to the quality system, the company may resume unrestricted worldwide shipments of its external defibrillators.

20 Feb 2010

AHA Scientific Statement: Only 33% of annual PCIs are performed in women

President Clinton’s stent surgery brought new focus to America’s number-one killer, but it did little to expose the bias that is often present when women seek treatment for a heart attack.

18 Feb 2010

Phase III data reveals potential of Merck’s GARDASIL in preventing HPV and HPV-related cancers

Merck & Co., Inc. announced today that in new Phase III data, GARDASIL® [Human Papillomavirus Quadrivalent (Types 6, 11, 16 and 18) Vaccine, Recombinant] was 77.5 percent (95 percent CI: 39.6, 93.3) efficacious against anal intraepithelial neoplasia (AIN) associated with human papillomavirus (HPV) types 6, 11, 16 and 18 in 16-to-26 year-old men who have sex with men. The data were presented at the European Research Organization on Genital Infection and Neoplasia (EUROGIN) conference in Monte Carlo, Monaco.

18 Feb 2010

Any new pressure in upper body can signal heart attack

Not everyone who suffers a heart attack clutches their chest and falls to the floor. "I woke up and felt like a pill was stuck in my throat," says Betsy, a 68-year-old patient from Upper Providence. "I was taking antibiotics at the time and really didn't think much of it," she adds. "So I tried drinking water and when the "stuck" feeling didn't go away after 45 minutes, I thought something might be wrong."

15 Feb 2010

Cambridge Heart submits 510(k) application for Microvolt T-wave Alternans OEM Module

Cambridge Heart, Inc., today announced that the Company has completed the development phase of its Microvolt T-wave Alternans (MTWA) OEM Module, and has submitted a 510(k) application for regulatory approval with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The module is the centerpiece of the Company’s new business model that involves partnering with leading stress test equipment manufacturers to broaden the distribution and use of MTWA technology.

11 Feb 2010

Cardiac arrest due to medication-induced heart rhythm disturbance: Rare but catastrophic

Hospital care providers need to be more aware that cardiac arrest from a medication-induced heart rhythm problem is a rare but potentially catastrophic event in patients, according to a joint scientific statement from the American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology.

10 Feb 2010

Combination of Motrin and Robitussin drugs is safe for adults and children

A viral e-mail currently making the rounds between private accounts and public message boards warning of a danger posed by mixing over-the-counter medications Motrin and Robitussin is unfounded.

6 Feb 2010

Penn Medicine experts available to offer medical insight and commentary during 2010 Winter Olympics

Experts from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine are available to offer expert medical insight and commentary during the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver on issues ranging from the effects of performance enhancing drugs to concerns about the spread of novel H1N1, head trauma and more.

3 Feb 2010

ZOLL Medical offers PocketCPR training app for iPhone

ZOLL Medical Corporation today announced that the Company is offering its PocketCPR® training app for iPhone as a free download from the Apple iTunes App Store during February in recognition of the American Heart Association’s American Heart Month.

2 Feb 2010

Cardiac arrest sudden death: The seven warning signs

As Americans look to keep their fitness resolutions and increase their physical activity, Dr. Bing Liem, cardiologist and electrophysiologist at El Camino Hospital in Mountain View, Calif., is hoping to raise awareness of a critical but rare heart condition: congenital malformations of the heart or vascular system, which is to blame for the majority of sudden cardiac deaths in athletes under the age of 40.

2 Feb 2010

Lebanon Cardiology Associates and The Good Samaritan Hospital team up to implement hypothermia protocol for improved cardiac care

Lebanon Cardiology Associates teamed with The Good Samaritan Hospital to implement one of the top 15% performing emergency cardiac catheterization teams treating heart attacks in the United States.

29 Jan 2010

Cardiac Arrest News and Research

Latest Cardiac Arrest News and Research

InnerPulse selects Dassault Systemes' Abaqus FEA software

Tel Aviv University investigates cause and effects of SCA syndrome

Researchers to collaborate on the largest clinical trial of hypothermia for stroke

Data to advance the diagnosis, treatment and management of MH to be presented

MHAUS introduces new MH Mock Drill Training Kit to better prepare for MH emergencies

Study on impact of bystander CPR on pediatric cardiac arrest

Merck’s MF/F Phase III study data presented at AAAAI annual meeting

AAJ says healthcare reform should improve safety, not restrict rights of patients

Study proves accuracy of MTWA non-invasive test in identifying patients at risk of arrhythmic events and SCD

Physio-Control restarts unrestricted global shipments of LIFEPAK defibrillators following FDA approval

AHA Scientific Statement: Only 33% of annual PCIs are performed in women

Phase III data reveals potential of Merck’s GARDASIL in preventing HPV and HPV-related cancers

Any new pressure in upper body can signal heart attack

Cambridge Heart submits 510(k) application for Microvolt T-wave Alternans OEM Module

Cardiac arrest due to medication-induced heart rhythm disturbance: Rare but catastrophic

Combination of Motrin and Robitussin drugs is safe for adults and children

Penn Medicine experts available to offer medical insight and commentary during 2010 Winter Olympics

ZOLL Medical offers PocketCPR training app for iPhone

Cardiac arrest sudden death: The seven warning signs

Lebanon Cardiology Associates and The Good Samaritan Hospital team up to implement hypothermia protocol for improved cardiac care

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