Young, fit, healthy and still at risk
Young, fit, healthy and still at risk One of the most shocking aspects of Danish footballer, Christian Eriksen’s (pictured) televised mid-match cardiac arrest was that such a…
Tag: Cardiology
Predicting probability of cardiac arrest
Predicting probability of cardiac arrest Roll a six-sided dice three times. What are the odds you’ll throw a six at least once? This exercise is a staple…
Do we need defibrillators in public toilets?
Do we need defibrillators in public toilets? When Elvis Presley (pictured) was found dead in Graceland’s master suite bathroom on August 16 1977, his family was terrified…
Hidden risks of cardiac arrest
Hidden risks of cardiac arrest While sudden cardiac arrest happens quickly, it is often preceded by a longer period of warning symptoms. Last week, University of Notre…
Predicting cardiac risk
Predicting cardiac arrest Is it possible to predict sudden cardiac arrest? University of Notre Dame Professor of Cardiology, David Playford is a leading authority on the prediction…