Retired electrician saved by CPR jolts from an AED
May 25, 2018
David Paschal's heart needed 14 electric shocks to restart after he had a cardiac arrest in the lobby of his doctor's office. The shocks and CPR from his doctor saved his life.
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High-flying healthy young doctor overcomes stroke that once grounded him
May 24, 2018
Orthopedic resident Dave Levy was on a flight with his pregnant wife Allison Pataki when he had a stroke. Pataki's memoir details the couple's resulting struggles and triumphs.
South Asians' high risk of cardiovascular disease has been hidden by a lack of data
May 24, 2018
South Asians living in the U.S. are more likely to die from heart disease than the general population. But this risk has been largely hidden by a lack of data, researchers say.
Preterm birth may help predict heart disease risk in women
May 23, 2018
A preterm birth may serve as an early warning of a woman’s future risk of a heart attack or stroke, according to a new study.
The dangers of a lonely heart
May 23, 2018
A heart failure patient who often feels lonely or left out is more likely to require hospitalization than one who rarely feels socially isolated, a new study shows.
After 5 years, cardiac arrest survivor finds her rescuer
May 22, 2018
Heidi Stewart spent five years looking for David Crabtree, the paramedic who treated her after she had a cardiac arrest at her high school.
Mother of three didn't know what a stroke was -- until she had one on Christmas Eve
May 18, 2018
On the morning of Dec. 24, 2016, Maria Juarez awoke in her San Antonio home with a bad headache. The mother of three young children was having a stroke.
What's the connection between high blood pressure and HIV?
May 18, 2018
People with HIV are more likely than people without the virus to have high blood pressure, in part because of treatments and repercussions of the condition itself, a new review of research shows.
Quick recognition, treatment help Maine stroke survivor recover in hours
May 18, 2018
Before her pre-dawn runs, Sarah Belliveau likes fueling herself with a cup of coffee. The morning of June 15, 2017, she couldn’t. She forgot how.
Investing in community-based entrepreneurs to overcome health disparities
May 17, 2018
Community environments play an important role in health outcomes. People living just 5 miles apart can in some cases have a difference in life expectancy of more than 20 years due to factors such as economic stability, education, societal influences and health care.
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