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Medtronic addresses ICD recall
In June 2022, Medtronic began alerting physicians to the potential for reduced shock energy during therapy in its Cobalt™ and Crome™ portfolio of ICDs and CRT-Ds, along with comprehensive patient management recommendations. At the same time, Medtronic asked hospitals to quarantine and return a subset of non-implanted Cobalt and Crome devices for… Read More
Study reports novel findings in prediction of sudden death after myocardial infarction
BARCELONA, SPAIN -- Clinical data and cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) imaging did not improve risk prediction for sudden cardiac death (SCD) after myocardial infarction in the largest pooled patient cohort collected to date. The late breaking research from the PROFID project was presented at ESC Congress 2022. SCD is responsible for… Read More
Cardiac arrest survival rate rising
The probability of surviving sudden cardiac arrest outside hospital in Sweden has more than doubled in 30 years. This is shown by a national Swedish register study covering more than 130,000 cases. Sudden cardiac arrest affects some 10,000 people in Sweden annually. Saving them is a race against the clock, and the actions of bystanders who can… Read More
Help for Latinas and Black women at higher risk of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest death
The American Heart Association's new campaign, Heroes Saving Hearts, inspire the Hispanic-Latino community to learn Hands-Only CPR. DALLAS, TX -- Despite improvement in CPR training, the survival rate for women experiencing cardiac arrest outside of a hospital has not improved significantly, especially for Hispanic women[1]. The American Heart… Read More
Genetic score detects those at risk for sudden cardiac death
Researchers in the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai are one step closer to identifying patients at highest risk for developing sudden cardiac death. To identify those at highest risk, researchers used a polygenic risk score that has been previously shown successful in predicting coronary artery disease. This Cedars-Sinai study, however, is… Read More
San Francisco launches use of PulsePoint mobile app to help save lives
SAN FRANCISCO, CA -- The San Francisco Department of Emergency Management and City officials today announced the launch of PulsePoint, a mobile phone application (PulsePoint app) designed to support public safety agencies increasing cardiac arrest survival rates through improved bystander performance and active resident support. San Francisco’s 9… Read More
Myocarditis risk significantly higher after COVID-19 infection vs. after a COVID-19 vaccine
Among almost 43 million people in England who received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose, the risk of myocarditis was substantially higher in the four weeks after COVID-19 infection than after a first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, according to new study in Circulation. Research Highlights: Among nearly 43 million people in England, ages 13 and… Read More
FDA announces recall of nearly 88,000 implantable cardiac devices due to risk of serious injury or death
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that Medtronic is recalling 87,709 implantable cardiac devices due to the risk of a malfunction that could result in serious injury or death. Devices included in the recall are Medtronic’s Cobalt XT, Cobalt and Crome implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) and cardiac… Read More
SCA survivors: Do you suffer from worry and anxiety?
Do you have a history of cardiac arrest? Do you struggle with worry and anxiety? Consider participating in an online study designed to evaluate the effectiveness of an app-based (smartphone delivered) program for worry and anxiety among individuals who have experienced an acute cardiac event. All study activities take place online, so individuals… Read More