Sudden cardiac arrest occurs when the heart suddenly stops entirely or fails to pump adequately. Because of its sudden nature, it is often fatal. In fact, if it occurs outside of the hospital, there ...

Many young people who suffered sudden cardiac death had recently sought medical care. More frequent use of electrocardiograms (ECG) could help prevent such cases, according to researchers at the ...

Sudden cardiac death in young athletes is an uncommon but devastating event arising from a spectrum of hereditary, structural and electrical heart disorders. Prevention relies on a multifaceted ...

For patients with certain cardiovascular conditions and risk factors, sudden cardiac arrest is more than a theoretical concern. But over the past 25 years, the development of various types of ...

Many cases of sudden cardiac death could be avoided thanks to artificial intelligence. As part of a new study to be published in European Heart Journal, a network of artificial neurons imitating the ...

The researchers say that these important findings could have implications for cardiac screening worldwide to help prevent sudden deaths. Sudden cardiac death strikes without warning and is often the ...

Targeting nonclinical risk factors linked with sudden cardiac arrest — such as socioeconomic status and environment — could prevent up to 63% of cases, a new report shows. Results of the study ...

After seven years of fundraising, the Steven M. Gootter Foundation has created an endowed chair at the University of Arizona for the prevention and treatment of sudden cardiac death. Dr. Jil C.

Recurrent MI and mechanical factors such as cardiac rupture may account for nearly 50% of SCD early after MI. The risk for sudden cardiac death (SCD) is particularly high in the early months after a ...

A new review is highlighting the risk of sudden cardiac arrest and death in competitive and recreational athletes, including older adults who exercise or participate in sports for fun or to improve ...

A new study has found 56 lifestyle factors that could help prevent most cases of sudden cardiac arrest, according to the authors. Image credit: Thomas Barwick/Getty Images. Sudden cardiac arrest ...

Sudden cardiac death strikes without warning and is often the first sign of silent heart disease, with 12 young people dying of an undiagnosed heart condition every week in the UK. Diseases of the ...