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Emilie’s story: Why parents must know about Long QT Syndrome (Video)
A mother whose daughter died of sudden cardiac arrest caused by Long QT Syndrome educates other parents about the condition.
Continue reading...New AEDs deployed in Prague
4. April 2011
The city of Prague in the Czech Republic has purchased 70 Powerheart G3 automated external defibrillators (AEDs).
Continue reading...AHA and ERC issue 2010 CPR Guidelines [VIDEO]
18. October 2010
Today the American Heart Association (AHA) and European Resuscitation Council (ERC) released their 2010 Guidelines for resuscitation. What it means for you.
Continue reading...Defibrillators for German football club Bayer 04
6. May 2010
Defibrillator video featuring German football club Bayer 04 Leverkusen team doctor Dr. Karl-Heinrich Dittmar explains why he chose Cardiac Science automated external defibrillators. "It was extremely important that the machines are easy to use," Dr. Dittmar says.
Continue reading...Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation awards: Cardiac Science for the week of October 19
18. October 2009
As a founding corporate member of the Foundation, we congratulate the 2009 honorees; 12-lead EKGs help ambulance teams save lives; off-duty deputy saves life (video); more.
Continue reading...Watch “Cheating Death” on CNN with Dr. Sanjay Gupta [VIDEO]
16. October 2009
Clip and transcript from Cheating Death, a CNN special report from Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta regarding cardiac arrest; how a defibrillator (AED) saved him.
Continue reading...Healthcare reform bill passes Senate Finance Committee
14. October 2009
Among the aspects of the healthcare reform bill under debate as it moves forward is a proposed tax on medical device manufacturers.
Continue reading...Michigan to pioneer statewide medical records access
13. October 2009
The Capital Area Regional Health Information Organization in Michigan is developing a secure electronic network that will help state providers and healthcare institutions meet anticipated federal government requirements for connectivity and data reporting.
Continue reading...Canada’s approach to sudden cardiac arrest: Cardiac Science for the week of October 12
12. October 2009
Maclean's magazine decries the "host of deficiencies" in Canada's approach to out-of-hospital cardiac arrest; West Midlands signage to help rescuers find AEDs; Chicago's METRA system considers on-board AEDs; Massachusetts group supports heart research, donates AEDs.
Continue reading...Public access defibrillation programs: Cardiac Science for the week of Sept. 28
28. September 2009
Connecticut's HeartSafe certification recognizes communities with public access to defibrillation (PAD) programs; Minnesota fire department urges AEDs for businesses; Colorado community gets AEDs for high schools; more.
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