Drone-delivered automated external defibrillators may improve survival of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, and one county in North Carolina has partnered with a local institution to elevate its ...

Cardiac arrest is defined as a sudden stop in heart function. Essentially, the pumping function of the heart is compromised, oftentimes due to a dangerous malfunction of the heart's electrical system.

Cardiac arrests can occur anywhere, including in the bathroom. This is because certain activities, such as taking a shower or using the toilet, can play a part in triggering cardiac arrest. Cardiac ...

Sudden cardiac arrest is responsible for 65,000 deaths in Germany each year. It is often seen as an issue for the elderly, but it can also occur in younger individuals: each year, it affects 1000 to ...

Cardiac arrest is often sudden and shocking. It can happen without warning, even in young, healthy individuals. LeBron James’ 18-year-old son, Bronny, is recovering after he collapsed Monday during a ...

Damar Hamlin’s collapse during Monday night’s football game was a sobering reminder to parents of children participating in sports: This could happen to anyone. It’s still unclear what exactly caused ...

News broke Thursday morning that Hulk Hogan has passed away at the age of 71. The retired wrestling icon reportedly died following a cardiac arrest incident. There have been many high-profile stories ...

An apparently healthy young woman going through a typical day of university classes in Italy collapses suddenly. For many people, this medical emergency would end in tragedy. But in this case, the ...

Share on Pinterest A study found that men and women experience different symptoms before a cardiac arrest. Carol Yepes/Getty Images Of the more than 356,000 cardiac arrests in the United States each ...

A blood biomarker yet to be used in cardiac arrest care can give a clearer picture of the extent of brain damage after a ...

Deaths due to cardiac arrest in college athletes have been steadily declining over the last 20 years, a new study finds. An analysis of data from more than 2 million NCAA athletes revealed that 143 ...