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sudden cardiac arrest
Coverage of sudden cardiac arrest in the Nexus archive.
- Why patients taking antidepressants long-term may be at risk of sudden cardiac arrest: The pills are now prescribed to 9million a year - yet doctors are failing to warn people about this serious side effect
Patients taking antidepressants long-term may face a risk of sudden cardiac arrest, with 9 million prescriptions issued annually. Doctors are reportedly failing to warn patients about this serious side effect.
- American Heart Association warning: Here’s what those impacted by wildfire smoke need to know
The American Heart Association warns that exposure to smoke from Canadian wildfires is linked to increased risks of heart problems, sudden cardiac arrest, and higher emergency room visits for cardiovascular issues. Studies show a 70% rise in out-of-hospital cardiac arrests and significant increases in heart attack and ischemic heart disease ER visits during dense smoke exposure.
- Born This Way reality star Cristina Sanz dies at age 36 after suffering from 'sudden cardiac arrest'
Cristina Sanz, a reality star from 'Born This Way,' died at age 36 due to sudden cardiac arrest.