Young Australians are dying from sudden cardiac arrest, often due to undiagnosed inherited heart conditions. Despite advances in cardiovascular disease treatment, sudden cardiac death rates in the young remain unchanged, highlighting a critical need for increased awareness, research, and genetic testing.
A coronial inquest will investigate the death of Adelaide fashion figure Carol Foord, who suffered cardiac arrest after taking magic mushrooms as an alternative treatment for anxiety and motor neurone disease symptoms. Her family seeks answers and aims to warn others about alternative treatment risks.
A carriage horse named Deniz died in Central Park after consuming a toxic Japanese yew plant. The Transport Workers Union blamed the Central Park Conservancy for negligence, while the Conservancy cited the union's negligence. The incident reignites debate over horse carriages in the park.
A fan experienced a suspected cardiac arrest near the Mexico City Stadium before the 2026 FIFA World Cup opening match between Mexico and South Africa. Paramedics performed CPR, stabilized the fan, and transported them to a nearby hospital.
A Korean study of over 200,000 adults found that the day after the first workday back from a holiday period had a 9% higher incidence of cardiac arrest compared to other weekdays. This risk was more pronounced in the elderly and those with a history of heart disease, especially after holidays lasting two or more days.
A coroner has called for mandatory cardiac arrest training for football coaches and referees after a teenager's death, citing a failure to use CPR or a defibrillator. Friends and family support the call, hoping the tragedy leads to life-saving changes.
Christian Eriksen, 34, collapsed during Denmark's friendly match against Ukraine, prompting hospitalization for checks due to his history of heart issues, including a 2021 cardiac arrest.
Christian Eriksen collapsed during a friendly match against Ukraine, was conscious when taken off, and is 'doing well' according to Denmark's football federation. His implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) responded appropriately.
Salim Kumar, a renowned Malayalam actor and director, died at 56 after a cardiac arrest in Kochi, leaving the film industry and fans in grief.
A man wielding a knife injured three people on a street in Chitose City, Hokkaido, on May 4th. One woman is in cardiac arrest, and two men sustained injuries and were hospitalized. The suspect has been apprehended by police.
Researchers identified 15 genes that increase the risk of sudden cardiac arrest, finding these genetic variants more common in younger patients. They recommend genetic screening for individuals with a family history of sudden cardiac arrest.
A study in JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology found genetic mutations are significantly more common in young people experiencing sudden cardiac arrest (10% in those under 29) than in older individuals (3% in those 70+). Researchers identified 15 genes linked to increased risk, suggesting genetic testing for those with family history could aid early prevention.
A two-year-old girl has died of heatstroke in Brión, Spain, after being accidentally left in her father's car. The father was distracted by a phone call and forgot to take her to nursery. The incident occurred during an unseasonably hot spell.
Patient advocates are calling for a new investigation into the death of Rodiyat Alabede, an international student who died after donating plasma in Canada. They allege "systemic issues," lax safety protocols, and poorly trained staff at Grifols facilities, citing "significant medical discrepancies" between autopsy and Health Canada reports.
An Indian High Commission official, Narendra, 38, was found dead inside the mission premises in Chattogram, Bangladesh on Tuesday. Police suspect a cardiac arrest, but an autopsy is pending to confirm the cause of death.
A 38-year-old Singaporean doctor, Chan Bingyi, was jailed for 18 months for negligently administering EDTA too quickly and at a high concentration during an aesthetic treatment, leading to the death of 31-year-old Lau Li Ting due to EDTA toxicity and cardiac arrest.
Rory was spending his night like any other 16-year-old, playing sports with friends, when the unthinkable happened. He went into cardiac arrest.
Rory was spending his night like any other 16-year-old, playing sports with friends, when the unthinkable happened. He went into cardiac arrest.
Two Canberra parents rocked by the sudden death of their teenage son are trying to help him leave a life-saving legacy.
A 40-year-old man in China survived after his heart stopped beating for 40 hours, marking what doctors are calling a remarkable recovery. Emergency medical teams at the Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine used extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) to keep the patient alive despite having no detectable heartbeat after multiple electric defibrillations. The case was shared on social media by emergency doctor Lu Xiao, who has three million followers.
