Acting quickly in a life or death situation. That’s exactly what happened during a boys basketball game at Marion Pleasant High School. A long time referee experienced ...

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Heart disease, also called cardiovascular disease, can have serious consequences. It's the leading cause of death for adults in the U.S. Medical devices approved by the U.S. Food and Drug ...

Use precise geolocation data and actively scan device characteristics for identification. This is done to store and access ...

Ed Wesolowski and his family recently returned to the very arena where his life nearly ended and met the medical team who ...

High-profile cardiac arrests, like Damar Hamlin’s, have really brought the importance of life-saving skills to the spotlight.

Ernie Withers found it surreal to be back at Pirate City on Thursday, almost two years to the day after he suffered sudden cardiac arrest while watching a workout in the outfield. This time, Withers ...

The Mid-Lauderdale Volunteer Fire Department announced that the department is receiving a grant for lifesaving medical ...

Endomyocardial biopsy (EMB) is a valuable method for diagnosing a range of cardiac conditions, but there is a risk of complication due to its invasive nature. Researchers have now found a way to ...

Demystifying the AED, and training a generation of kids in their use, is key to prevent “catastrophic” sudden deaths in young ...

In the dynamic world of medical technology, innovation thrives where necessity meets opportunity.

On Jan. 5, the Wesolowskis’ lives changed forever. Ed Wesolowski, a father and beloved husband, collapsed at the UPMC Cooper ...