If an automated external defibrillator (AED) can be used within two to three minutes of a cardiac arrest, as many as 70% can survive, previous studies have shown. But EMS often takes eight to 10 ...

The family of a 45-year-old father who died after a cardiac arrest hope to install 100 defibrillators in his memory. Billy ...

A solar defibrillator is installed near Workington in an area with an unreliable power supply.

Dr. Douglas Zipes answers the question: 'What Is A Defibrillator, How Is It Used — -- Question: What is a defibrillator and how is it used in the emergency room? Answer: A defibrillator is a ...

Medtronic has received U.S. regulatory approval to sell a new implantable defibrillator that can be placed outside of the heart and veins to treat SCA — sudden cardiac arrest — an electrical problem ...

Credit: Element Sciences. The system uses a proprietary algorithm to detect and classify shockable arrhythmias. The Jewel Patch-WCD is designed to be worn continuously for up to a week at a time ...

State data show officers equipped with the devices responded to cardiac emergencies with faster interventions, bolstering public health outcomes.

A West Wales county has been named one of the UK’s best for lifesaving defibrillator provision. Pembrokeshire ranked fourth ...