Cardiac arrest can have several causes. Heart attack is a common cause. Other conditions may also disrupt the heart's rhythm and lead to cardiac arrest. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM)—or a ...

PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) is an important certification for professionals involved in the pediatric healthcare ...

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Within the last week, automatic external defibrillators, or AEDs, have saved the lives of at least two people in the Triangle ...

An AED is a small, lightweight device that allows individuals and first responders to treat sudden cardiac arrest. The ...

Cardiac arrest can have several causes. Heart attack is a common cause. Other conditions may also disrupt the heart's rhythm and lead to cardiac arrest. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM ...