Bystander CPR Helps Michael Overcome Sudden Cardiac Arrest
On April 1, 2023, Michael suffered a sudden cardiac arrest[mfn]ufhealth.org[/mfn] while sitting next to his wife, Valerie Layton, who was at church practicing songs for the Sunday service. Valerie and a group of bystanders administered CPR until the fire rescue arrived. Half an hour later, Michael woke up in the UF (University of Florida) Health’s […]
10 Foods You Should Avoid if You Have Heart Palpitations
Heart palpitations may come on after eating certain foods or you may have heart palpitations for other reasons, such as dehydration, low electrolyte levels, pregnancy, anxiety, anemia, thyroid issues, arrhythmias (i.e. atrial fibrillation), or an underlying heart disease. If you experience any other additional symptoms with palpitations like nausea, distention, abdominal discomfort, pressure, chest pain, […]
Rays fan saves life after man goes into cardiac arrest during a baseball game
Jani Morales, an ultrasound technician who was trained in CPR, resuscitated a man[mfn]fox13news.com[/mfn] at a Rays baseball game when she noticed he had turned blue and immediately delivered CPR. When the paramedics arrived, they asked her to help them apply defibrillator pads so that they could deliver a shock. Later on, they informed her that […]
What Causes Heart Palpitations at Night?
You’re lying there, all is quiet, and suddenly you notice a feeling of heart palpitations—it might feel like your heart flutters, does flip flops, pounds, or races. Is this something you should be worried about? Should you call 9-1-1? Usually, heart palpitations at night aren’t anything to worry about, but they can be an indication […]
Why Do Athletes Have Such a Low Heart Rate?
Athletes often have a resting heart rate that’s around half that of a non-athlete, but why does this happen and is it good or bad? For budding and active athletes who are thinking about heart health, understanding which symptoms are—and aren’t—a problem can guide possible lifestyle changes and requests for cardiac testing. Why Athletes Have […]
6 Common Causes of Cardiac Arrest in Young Adults
Cardiac arrest in young adults typically happens for different reasons than it does in older adults, with young athletes being particularly at risk. While the most common causes of sudden cardiac arrest in people under 35 are congenital (from birth) rather than acquired, knowing the risk factors and common symptoms of heart problems can help […]
Why Do So Many Bodybuilders Have Heart Attacks?
The early death of more than a dozen bodybuilders from heart attacks and other heart-related events over the past few years seems surprising given that we’re talking about young men and women who exercise regularly. However, looking a little more closely at the sport reveals several factors that contribute not only to an elevated risk […]
Why Does My Heart Hurt When I Run?
When you’ve just started a running habit—or perhaps you’re a seasoned runner—feeling your heart hurt can be a scary experience. Fortunately, most causes of chest pain while running are benign, but it’s possible that it could be something more serious or at least something that needs to be further evaluated by a physician. Non-Heart-Related Causes […]
How Many Times Can You Have a Heart Ablation?
A heart ablation is a procedure that sometimes is used to resolve heart arrhythmias. These arrhythmias can reoccur, but how many times can you receive an ablation? Arrhythmia recurrence and effective treatments for this problem are still under qualitative study. However, research does suggest that after a certain number of procedures, they are no longer […]
Why Is Heart Health Important?
We talk a lot about cardiovascular disease and the heart, but why is heart health so important? Once you understand why it’s so important to look after your heart, starting to make dietary and lifestyle changes makes a whole lot of sense. Why Heart Health Matters Just as the engine of a car keeps the […]