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Local Teen Hockey Player Raises Awareness About Sudden Cardiac Arrest

14-year-old Madison Falkowski organizes field hockey tournament to support Huddle for Hearts campaign

Danbury Fire Department Adopts Gentler Alert System

New alarms gradually increase in volume to reduce stress on firefighters

Longtime ER Doctor Receives Heart Transplant During Snowstorm

Dr. Stephen Kemker, an emergency physician in Southern Indiana, underwent a life-saving procedure after being diagnosed with advanced heart failure.

Ozempic-Style Drugs May Slash Heart Attack Complication Risks

New research suggests GLP-1 medications could prevent deadly 'no-reflow' condition after heart attacks.

Single Shot Revolutionizes Heart Attack Recovery

A new injection prompts the body to release a natural hormone that protects the heart and supports healing.

Drew Carey Ignored Heart Attack Symptoms Before Seeking Help

The comedian thought he was experiencing a misconception about heart attacks.

Drew Carey opens up about ignoring heart attack symptoms

The comedian thought he was just experiencing a high heart rate, not a heart attack.

Ozempic-Style Drugs May Reduce Heart Attack Complications

New research suggests GLP-1 medications could prevent life-threatening 'no-reflow' condition

VDyne Appoints Mike Buck as Chairman and CEO to Lead Next Phase of its TTVR Program

Buck brings over 30 years of leadership experience in cardiovascular medical technology to guide VDyne's clinical advancement.

The Blood-Brain-Heart Barrier: A Quantitative Analysis of Endothelial Communication in Cardiovascular and Neurological Disease

Researchers find shared molecular mechanisms between cardiac and cerebral endothelial cells, suggesting a unified 'blood-brain-heart barrier' system.

Affordable Blood Pressure Monitor Helps Readers Stay Calm Amid Stressful News Cycle

New York Post recommends a user-friendly, under-$17 device to track blood pressure at home.

Georgia Lawmakers Move to Cut Surprise Ambulance Bills

New legislation aims to require insurers to bill customers the same whether ambulance is in-network or not

Woman Rebuilds Life After Losing Limbs Due to Heart Failure at 25

Alyssa Reader overcomes long odds to regain independence and find strength after life-threatening medical crisis.

Syracuse Airport Police Officers Save Passenger in Cardiac Arrest

Rapid response and use of defibrillator credited with saving passenger's life

TriHealth Expands Heart Care Into Primary Care Clinics

Cincinnati-based health system brings cardiology services to local offices to improve access and follow-up care.

Liam Neeson's Son Daniel Neeson Undergoes Heart Surgery

Daniel Neeson, 29, details his recent procedure to address a lifelong heart condition.

Allegheny Health Network's Cardiovascular Institute Earns Elite National Ratings

AHN Allegheny General Hospital receives highest 3-star ratings across five cardiac surgery procedures

Study Finds Smartwatch Hypertension Alerts Have Limitations

Alerts can detect likely cases of high blood pressure, but do not replace standard screening with an arm cuff, researchers say.

Liam Neeson's Son Shares Health Update After Heart Surgery

Daniel Neeson underwent surgery for a congenital heart defect and is now recovering.

Hospital Networks Turn to AI-Enhanced Cardiac Imaging to Cut Costs and Improve Outcomes

AI is making its way through the medical system, with the AI medical imaging market projected to hit nearly $20 billion by 2033.

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