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A silver lining? Jackson death brings sudden cardiac arrest awareness

30. June 2009

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A silver lining? Jackson death brings sudden cardiac arrest awareness

When Michael Jackson - among the most famous personalities on the planet - died from a suspected cardiac arrest this week, the world got a "sudden cardiac arrest" wake up call.

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Athletes EKG screenings: Cardiac Science for the week of June 29

29. June 2009

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Athletes EKG screenings: Cardiac Science for the week of June 29

Should athletic programs screen players for heart problems? Read both sides of the argument. Abnormal PR intervals; Billy Mays' cause of death; cardiac rehab survival rates, and more.

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Heart Attack vs Sudden Cardiac Arrest

26. June 2009

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Heart Attack vs Sudden Cardiac Arrest

Heart attack vs. cardiac arrest: Reports indicating a Michael Jackson cardiac arrest generated much interest in the difference between heart attacks vs cardiac arrest.

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28. June 2009

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Billy Mays dead: cardiac arrest?

Billy Mays dead: cardiac arrest?

Did Billy Mays die from causes brought on from sudden cardiac arrest? While we don't have proprietary information, he was unresponsive and cardiac arrest causes heart function to cease abruptly and without warning.

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25. June 2009

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Celebrity no protection against sudden cardiac arrest

Celebrity no protection against sudden cardiac arrest

Michael Jackson is the most recent celebrity to die of (a suspected) sudden cardiac arrest, which can strike seemingly healthy adults with little or no warning. The Clash guitarist Joe Strummer and ABC News host Tim Russert were victims of[...]

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25. June 2009

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Michael Jackson dies from sudden cardiac arrest

Michael Jackson dies from sudden cardiac arrest

It is believed he suffered cardiac arrest in his home. However, the cause of his death is unknown until results of the autopsy are known, said his brother Jermaine Jackson. Police said they were investigating, standard procedure in high-profile[...]

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23. June 2009

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Obama AMA Speech | June 15, Chicago, to the American Medical Association

Obama AMA Speech | June 15, Chicago, to the American Medical Association

Forward this abridged text and full video of President Obama's address to the American Medical Association to all hospitals, physicians, medical distributors, and other parties interested in the shape and intent of the President's Healthcare[...]

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22. June 2009

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Australian CityRail chooses Powerheart AEDs: Cardiac Science for the week of June 22

Australian CityRail chooses Powerheart AEDs: Cardiac Science for the week of June 22

Powerheart AEDs to protect travelers in New South Wales; close call at Tennessee ballpark leads to comprehensive CPR and AED training; Boston EMTs honored for AED save of six-year-old Olivia Quigley.

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20. June 2009

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AEDs in Connecticut law commentary from Ryan Gomes

AEDs in Connecticut law commentary from Ryan Gomes

The Connecticut AED law (CT AED) prompted Minnesota Timberwolves forward Ryan Gomes to write a letter to the Bridgeport Banner.

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18. June 2009

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Meet Connecticut AED law expert Doug Comstock

Meet Connecticut AED law expert Doug Comstock

Douglas Comstock, the Connecticut AED law expert for Cardiac Science, explains the Connecticut AED for Schools legislation and its loophole.

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18. June 2009

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Connecticut AED law signed by Governor M. Jodi Rell

Connecticut AED law signed by Governor M. Jodi Rell

Connecticut Gov. M. Jodi Rell signed a Senate Bill 981 into law to improve access to automated external defibrillators. The AED legislation was inspired by the 2007 sudden cardiac death of 15-year-old Larry Pontbriant after he collapsed during[...]

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16. June 2009

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Appropriateness of Cardiovascular Stress Imaging: ACC 2009 Scientific Sessions

Appropriateness of Cardiovascular Stress Imaging: ACC 2009 Scientific Sessions

At the 2009 American College of Cardiology (ACC) sessions, speakers presented retrospective data on cardiovascular stress imaging ordering and reviewed new 2009 ACCF/AHA Appropriateness Use Criteria (AUC).

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15. June 2009

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Cardiac Science among Northwest Top 20: Cardiac Science for the week of June 15

Cardiac Science among Northwest Top 20: Cardiac Science for the week of June 15

Cardiac Science #20 on list of top companies in the Northwest; Powerheart AED G3s offered through the Heart Hospital of New Mexico's Project Pulse PAD program; Cheney Cardiovascular Institute launches ReStart DC PAD program for the nation's[...]

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