Improved CPR Techniques Boost Cardiac Arrest Survival Rates
A new study shows that bag-valve-mask ventilation—a common CPR technique used with chest compressions to ensure patients are getting oxygen—is often performed inconsistently.
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Month: November 2023
Common Blood Thinner Prevents Stroke for Device-Detected Atrial Fibrillation
A widely available blood thinner substantially reduced stroke in at-risk patients with a type of atrial fibrillation only detectable by a pacemaker or other implanted cardiac electronic device, a global study has found.
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Childhood Trauma Intensifies Poor Sleep’s Impact on Young Hearts
Traumatic events experienced during childhood may magnify the negative health effects of too much or too little sleep on children’s cardiovascular health.
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A Bad Night’s Sleep May Trigger Atrial Fibrillation the Next Day
A recent UC San Francisco study suggests a significant relationship between sleep quality and the likelihood of encountering heart rhythm irregularities.
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FDA Grants Breakthrough Status to AI System Predicting Heart Risk from Eye Exams
The FDA has granted Breakthrough Device designation to CLAiR, an AI-driven platform that uses images from routine eye exams to non-invasively assess and predict cardiovascular disease risk.
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