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8. February 2010

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Dave Marver on Cardiac Science Quality

Cardiac Science President and CEO Dave Marver discusses the recent quality-related announcements.

Arizona defibrillator rescue: City of Yuma recognizes golf pro who used Powerheart AED

4. February 2010

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Arizona defibrillator rescue: City of Yuma recognizes golf pro who used Powerheart AED

The city of Yuma, Arizona, recognized golf pro Rich Walton for using a Powerheart automated external defibrillator to revive a 60-year-old golfer who had collapsed from sudden cardiac arrest.

Long QT Syndrome: Jackie Perry Renfrow loses TWO children

2. February 2010

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Long QT Syndrome: Jackie Perry Renfrow loses TWO children

Long QT Syndrome is a hereditary disease that devastated Jackie Renfrow's family. Her two children died of sudden cardiac arrest caused by Long QT.

3. February 2010

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EHR/EMR use on the rise, Federal health IT leader notes

National Health IT Coordinator Dr. David Blumenthal is encouraged by the steady increase in adoption of EHR/EMR systems in physician practices.

1. February 2010

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Obama’s priorities shift away from healthcare: Cardiac Science for the week of Feb. 1

Obama downplays healthcare, makes no mention of healthcare IT, in State of the Union speech; top U.S. hospitals have 29 percent lower mortality rates; Indiana athletes' deaths spur concern about EKG screenings and sports AEDs.

28. January 2010

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Cardiocerebral resuscitation advocate Gordon Ewy MD: “We’re about at the tipping point.” [VIDEO]

Dr. Gordon Ewy from the University of Arizona is probably the world's leading advocate for "cardiocerebral resuscitation" (as opposed to cardiopulmonary resuscitation). In other words, continuous chest compressions. Watch this video.

27. January 2010

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“The Emerging Role of Exercise Testing and Stress Echocardiography in Valvular Heart Disease”

A synopsis of the recently published summary explaining the importance of adding exercise testing and stress echocardiography to the traditional resting echocardiograms used to evaluate valvular function.

26. January 2010

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New York AED bill would mandate CPR, defibrillator training for teachers

An AED bill before the New York State Assembly would require teachers to have training in CPR and AED use.

25. January 2010

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Electronic health record usage: 40 percent of doctors | Cardiac Science for the week of Jan. 25

CDC survey finds 40 percent of doctors use EMR/EHR systems; Hong Kong Health Authority deploys 200 automated external defibrillators; Tennessee school defibrillator used to rescue college basketball player after sudden cardiac arrest.

20. January 2010

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Cardiac Science and MEDENT form EMR/EHR connectivity partnership

Cardiac Science and MEDENT form EMR/EHR connectivity partnership to help support interoperability requirements of Meaningful Use.

19. January 2010

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AED: Pregnant woman and her baby saved by Powerheart defibrillator

A baby girl born in Arizona in May 2009, had been rescued on Nov. 11, 2008, after her 24-year-old mother in her first trimester went into sudden cardiac arrest while at work in a high school cafeteria in Arizona.

18. January 2010

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EMR systems in the pipeline for hospitals, large practices: Cardiac Science for the week of Jan. 18

Hospitals and large medical practices are making serious investments in EMR and EHR systems in the coming year; a new AHA policy for treating out-of-hospital cardiac arrest; Cardiac Science donates Powerheart defibrillators; more.

17. January 2010

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Gaines Adams: Cardiac arrest cut his life short at 26

Gaines Adams, defensive end for the Chicago Bears, died today from sudden cardiac arrest according to the local coroner.

13. January 2010

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Tales from the treadmill: Cardiac rehab beneficiaries tell their stories [VIDEO]

Researchers and patients say cardiac rehabilitation helps people regain their health after hospitalization for heart problems.

12. January 2010

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Heart defibrillators installed in the Hastings, NSW

Funds raised at the annual Black Tie and Barefoot Ball in the Hastings, New South Wales, paid for seven Powerheart automated external defibrillators (AEDs) for the community.

11. January 2010

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Ted Koppel underwrites cardiac rehab facility: Cardiac Science for the week of Jan. 11

Ted and Grace Anne Koppel donate funds for pulmonary and cardiac rehab center; Telluride's region-wide AED program saves a life; AED rescue inspired Ohio town seeks to put AEDs in all police cruisers

7. January 2010

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Cardiac rehabilitation is highly effective — but under used

Cardiac rehabilitation is a highly effective treatment for heart patients, but the majority of patients attend few or no cardiac rehabilitation sessions.

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Dave Marver on Cardiac Science Quality

Arizona defibrillator rescue: City of Yuma recognizes golf pro who used Powerheart AED

Long QT Syndrome: Jackie Perry Renfrow loses TWO children

EHR/EMR use on the rise, Federal health IT leader notes

Obama’s priorities shift away from healthcare: Cardiac Science for the week of Feb. 1

Cardiocerebral resuscitation advocate Gordon Ewy MD: “We’re about at the tipping point.” [VIDEO]

“The Emerging Role of Exercise Testing and Stress Echocardiography in Valvular Heart Disease”

New York AED bill would mandate CPR, defibrillator training for teachers

Electronic health record usage: 40 percent of doctors | Cardiac Science for the week of Jan. 25

Cardiac Science and MEDENT form EMR/EHR connectivity partnership

AED: Pregnant woman and her baby saved by Powerheart defibrillator

EMR systems in the pipeline for hospitals, large practices: Cardiac Science for the week of Jan. 18

Gaines Adams: Cardiac arrest cut his life short at 26

Tales from the treadmill: Cardiac rehab beneficiaries tell their stories [VIDEO]

Heart defibrillators installed in the Hastings, NSW

Ted Koppel underwrites cardiac rehab facility: Cardiac Science for the week of Jan. 11

Cardiac rehabilitation is highly effective — but under used

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