Oct. 8 -- WEDNESDAY, Oct. 7 (HealthDay News) -- Implanting a defibrillator in the first weeks after a heart attack does not improve survival, a major European study shows. Fewer deaths from sudden ...

Watching someone collapse from sudden cardiac arrest is a scary experience — but knowing what to do can save a life. Quick ...

Isy Sonabend suffered a heart attack and cardiac arrest, initially mistaking symptoms for indigestion. The LifeVest, a wearable defibrillator, detected his episode and delivered life-saving shocks to ...

Most people don't know they're at risk for sudden cardiac arrest until they've had an episode, like a heart attack. Then, those patients sit and wait for surgery to get a permanent defibrillator or ...

A dad who survived a heart attack during a cycle thanks to a defibrillator has welcomed a milestone for 10,000 of the public devices being registered in Scotland. Jamie Martin, 64, from North Berwick, ...

Paramedics in San Diego County are urging people to eat and drink in moderation this Christmas, warning that holiday indulgence can lead to serious medical emergencies, including heart attacks.

Four Chamblee police officers used CPR and an AED to revive a man after he suffered a cardiac arrest at work. Body camera ...

Sudden cardiac arrest may occur in various conditions when someone, while active (playing basketball or walking with friends) ...

A man from Somerset has paid for a defibrillator for his neighbourhood after discovering a lack of them in the area. Dennis Wood, 80, from Burnham-on-Sea, had a heart attack in 2016 and wanted to see ...

Heart attacks and cardiac arrest represent two of the most serious cardiovascular emergencies facing modern medicine, yet public confusion between these distinct conditions remains widespread. This ...