Black Adults and Women Least Likely to Benefit from Bystander CPR
An NIH-supported study reveals significant disparities in the survival benefits of bystander CPR for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.
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Author: Alyx Arnett
Certain Device May Reduce Stroke Risk for TAVR Patients with Prior Stroke
Cerebral embolic protection devices were developed to mitigate the risk of stroke during transcatheter aortic valve replacement. New research investigates their effectiveness.
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Stock Market Volatility Linked to Increased Cardiovascular Events
A study analyzing over 12 million deaths reveals a correlation between stock market fluctuations and heightened risks of major cardiovascular events and suicide.
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Wearable Cardioverter Defibrillator Reduces Risk of Sudden Cardiac Arrest
In a new study, the investigational device converted eight ventricular tachycardia or ventricular fibrillation events in six patients, and there were no deaths.
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FDA Grants Orphan Drug Status to Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Treatment
ZMA001, in development for pulmonary arterial hypertension, has been designated as an Orphan Drug by the US Food and Drug Administration.
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