Harvard Stem Cell Institute researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital have identified the earliest master human heart stem cell from human embryonic stem cells - ISL1+ progenitors - that give rise to a family of cells that form the essential portions of the human heart. picked by AutumnLotus 5 months ago

In a major change, the American Heart Association said today that hands-only CPR works just as well as standard CPR for sudden cardiac arrest in adults. picked by cb__ 2 years ago

On Tuesday, 59-year-old Eileen Bowden gave John Rahbar CPR minutes after he collapsed with no pulse while collecting foul balls following a team practice.
Bowden's actions kept Rahbar alive until paramedics arrived, but then Bowden collapsed. picked by dollyllama 7 months ago

A 12-year-old English boy collapsed and died from heart problems after spraying too much deodorant in the family bathroom. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

​ A jaw-dropping lawsuit filed last week in San Francisco Superior Court alleges an ER doctor abandoned his attempts to resuscitate a patient from cardiac arrest to instead pocket the dead man's valuable Rolex wristwatch. picked by cb__ 2 months ago

Stem cell researchers at UCLA were able to grow functioning cardiac cells using mouse skin cells that had been reprogrammed into cells with the same unlimited properties as embryonic stem cells. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

Scientists at the University of Bonn have discovered a new rare type of haemoglobin. The new haemoglobin type appears optically to be transporting little oxygen. Measurements of the blood oxygen level therefore present a similar picture to patients suffering from an inherited cardiac defect. After examining two patients, the scientists now understand that the new type of haemoglobin distorts the l... read full post picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

I was astonished to see a tv commercial for this device tonite picked by suebe 3 years ago

Maseth, 24, of Shaler, Pa., outside Pittsburgh, was electrocuted on Jan. 2 when an improperly grounded electric water pump short-circuited and flowed through the pipes. Since the coiled hose was touching his arm, he was hit with an electrical jolt and went into cardiac arrest and died. picked by dollyllama 2 years ago

Music, particularly pieces that contain crescendos or gradual increases in volume, elicits synchronized cardiovascular and respiratory responses in young people that are similar in both musicians and nonmusicians, according to new research. picked by Nightcrawlerx 5 months ago

Michael Jackson was taken to a hospital in Los Angeles. Reports are that he was in cardiac arrest and that CPR was administered in the ambulance. picked by Nateebiinature 5 months ago

A new study of cardiac health has yielded a happy formula: start with moderate exercise, at least 30 min. to 1 hr. a day and add moderate alcohol consumption.

*The report we've all been waiting for... picked by dollyllama 2 years ago

Anger really can kill, doctors have warned.

Feelings of rage can trigger potentially deadly irregular heart rhythms, research shows.

The finding, from a study of patients with cardiac problems, could explain other studies which have linked the anger sparked by world events - from the loss of a World Cup match to a war - with heart attacks. picked by AutumnLotus 9 months ago

The first person to receive a new cardiac stem cell treatment in a U.S. Food and Drug Administration clinical trial is doing well, it was announced last week. picked by Bornbad 4 months ago

We've just learned Michael Jackson has died. He was 50.

Michael suffered a cardiac arrest earlier this afternoon and paramedics were unable to revive him.
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DANG THAT WAS A FAST TURN FOR THE WORST... poor guy!! picked by shuallyo 5 months ago

iPods can cause cardiac implantable pacemakers to malfunction by interfering with the electromagnetic equipment monitoring the heart, according to a study presented by a 17-year-old high school student to a meeting of heart specialists on Thursday. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago