Sudden Cardiac Death
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May 14, 2009
Expert & Community Posts
Sudden Cardiac Death in Athletes: Prevention
By Melanie Thomassian , Health Expert......coaches and the players themselves about the causes of sudden cardiac death in athletes is... Read more »
Antidepressant Medications and Sudden Cardiac Death
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert...depression had more than twice the risk of dying from sudden cardiac death (generally caused by... Read more »
Omega-3 fatty acids: How much is enough?
By Dr. William Davis , Health Expert...for cardiovascular events. Omega-3 levels and sudden cardiac death Two large studies,... Read more »
Considering ADHD meds? Have a Heart Check First
By Craig Stoltz , Health Expert...story behind this--though there is a rare risk of sudden cardiac death for kids with an... Read more »
Omega-3 Index: A New Factor in the Fish Oil Phenomenon
By HeartHawk , Health Expert...from cardiovascular disease and a 45% reduction in sudden cardiac death. (EPA and DHA are the... Read more »
Health Guide
Intracardiac electrophysiology study (EPS)
...allow your cardiologist to determine the severity of the problem (including whether you are at risk for sudden cardiac death) as well as appropriate treatment. How to prepare for the test ... Read more »Ventricular fibrillation
...those who survive a VF attack and are at risk for future ones. The ICD has shown to effectively prevent sudden cardiac death. Support Groups Expectations (prognosis) VF can... Read more »Ventricular tachycardia
...tachycardia may not cause symptoms in some people, but may be lethal in others -- it is a major cause of sudden cardiac death. Calling your health care provider Go to the emergency room... Read more »Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
...heart muscle thickness, life-threatening heart rhythms, a history of fainting, or a family history of sudden cardiac death. Expectations (prognosis) Some persons with hypertrophic... Read more »Left-sided heart failure
...your arm. When heart function decreases significantly, a defibrillator may be recommended to prevent sudden cardiac death. A defibrillator is used to prevent dangerous heart rhythms, which often... Read more »Images
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Heart Tests for Kids With ADHD
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Heart Screenings for Diabetics
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Defibrillator Therapy has Good Results
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Testing Teen Athletes
June 17, 2008By Kirsten Houmann, Ivanhoe Health Correspondent ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- More than 70 cardiologists, medics, administrative... Read summary »
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