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Family Recalls How Long QT Nearly Claimed Their Son - Sunday, March 31, 2013
12-year-old Oliver Lavery can't remember anything about the day he died, but his parents say they'll never forget awaking to the realization that they could lose their normally healthy and active child. Read More...
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18-Year-Old HSU Student Collapses, Dies - Saturday, March 30, 2013
Jessica Garcia, an 18-year-old freshman at HSU, died this morning shortly after being rushed to the hospital from Redwood Bowl. Read More...
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Vigil held for USA student Jordan Greer, who died days after collapsing at intramural volleyball - Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Friends, fellow students and faculty members participated in a vigil honoring a University of South Alabama student who died Tuesday, after collapsing last week during an intramural volleyball game. Read More...
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Josh Level Died From Myocarditis, A Virus That Got Into His Heart, Dad Says - Monday, March 25, 2013
Tuesday night, February 19, Josh Level collapsed at a basketball game in Winston-Salem and died after being taken to the hospital. Read More...
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Students mourn Excelsior Springs athlete’s sudden death - Monday, March 25, 2013
The community of Excelsior Springs is rallying around a family whose 16-year-old died in his sleep. Read More...
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ND Schools: Reading, Writing, Arithmetic & CPR - Monday, March 25, 2013
The goal is for all high school graduates in North Dakota to have a life-saving skill on their résumés. Read More...
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Baylor student from North Richland Hills dies during half-marathon - Saturday, March 23, 2013
A Baylor University student from North Richland Hills has died after collapsing near the finish line of a half-marathon road race. Read More...
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F.D.A. Seeks to Toughen Defibrillator Regulations - Friday, March 22, 2013
The Food and Drug Administration announced Friday that it was moving to toughen regulation of the industry that produces heart defibrillators — devices that are used to jolt a failing heart back into its regular rhythm — after tens of thousands of malfunctions and hundreds of deaths in recent years. Read More...
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South Alabama student collapses; in ICU - Thursday, March 21, 2013
On Tuesday, a female student at the University of South Alabama collapsed while playing volleyball at the USA Recreation Center. Read More...
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Beaumont doctors call for standardized, widespread training to reduce sudden cardiac arrest - Wednesday, March 20, 2013
One of the leading causes of death in the United States is sudden cardiac arrest, which claims the lives of more than 325,000 people each year. Read More...
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Sudden death of popular Carrollton student is a mystery - Sunday, March 17, 2013
Gerson Lagunez, a Newman Smith High School student, cross-country star and band member, died suddenly on Friday afternoon at the age of 16. Read More...
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Ferndale student dies, had seizure at track practice - Friday, March 15, 2013
A Ferndale High School student died Thursday after collapsing during track practice at the school. Read More...
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FDA Warns of Arrhythmias with Azithromycin - Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Patients with certain risk factors may be subject to life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias when taking azithromycin (Zithromax, Zmax), the FDA said Tuesday. Read More...
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Waubonsie student says heart screening saved his life - Monday, March 11, 2013
It was almost two years ago when Chris Storm took part in Young Hearts for Life, a voluntary cardiac screening program offered at his high school. Read More...
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2010 Framingham High Grad Out of Coma But Still Has a Long Recovery - Monday, March 11, 2013
Framingham High Class of 2010 graduate Brittany Riva went to Florida with friends to celebrate her 21st birthday on March 3. Read More...
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Heart of a teenager. Heart of a Champion. - Monday, March 11, 2013
On May 23, 2012, Adam Thompson, 16, leapt out of bed much earlier than usual, excited for his first day of driver’s education – a milestone in his book. It meant that his sweet sixteen party and his driver’s license would happen soon. Read More...
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Community volunteers successfully trained to do ECG screening - Saturday, March 09, 2013
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9-year-old boy helps woman give CPR to baby - Friday, March 08, 2013
A 9-year-old boy and his 10-year-old friend are being hailed as heroes after helping a woman whose baby stopped breathing. One boy gave instructions on how to CPR while the other boy waited for an ambulance. Read More...
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Admission Rates Up for Adults Born with Heart Defects - Thursday, March 07, 2013
Many children with congenital heart defects now live to adulthood, and, perhaps not surprisingly, adult hospital admissions for congenital heart problems nearly doubled over a 12-year span, a national analysis determined. Read More...
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Mokena teen’s parents ‘hope his legacy will go on’ after sudden death - Wednesday, March 06, 2013
Matt Lulinski was the type of kid who liked to help people. A freshman at Eastern Illinois University, he was studying to be a nurse. Read More...
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16-Year-Old Goes Into Cardiac Arrest in Queens High School English Class - Monday, March 04, 2013
A 16-year-old student had a heart attack during an afternoon English class at his high school, an FDNY official said. Read more...
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Toronto researchers taking part in two of world’s largest cardiac arrest clinical trials - Monday, March 04, 2013
One trial examines whether cooling a patient's body temperature in the ambulance en route to a hospital improves the rate of cooling in the hospital, which has been proven to improve survival and reduce brain damage. Read More...
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UVM student's death linked to cardiac problem - Monday, March 04, 2013
The state medical examiner says a University of Vermont student found dead in his apartment died from a heart problem. Read More...
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St. Charles students' call for AED answered with three - Monday, March 04, 2013
In the two weeks after Katelynn Houghton and Alex Philipp launched their campaign to put an automated external defibrillator in the gym at Hardin Middle School in St. Charles, three were donated. Read More...
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In Ulster County, another day, another life saved - Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Ulster County is gaining a nice reputation as a place of life-saving heroes. Read More...
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Parents of Tenn. State player file wrongful death suit - Monday, April 29, 2013
The parents of Wayne Jones III, the Tennessee State football player who died last season after collapsing on the practice field, have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the university. Read More...
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Cardiac Arrest suspected in CSU student death - Monday, April 29, 2013
The death of a Columbus State University student is being investigated as Public Relations Director for the University, John Lester confirms to NBC 38 that Cardiac Arrest is suspected in her death but will be confirmed pending Autopsy results. Read More...
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Search For Answers In Buffalo Area High Schooler's Death - Monday, April 29, 2013
Seniors from Lackawanna High School were due to return home on Monday from Disney World, sadly, minus one of their own. Read More...
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Mayo Clinic creates institution-wide electronic prolonged QT interval warning system - Thursday, April 25, 2013
Using a one-of-a-kind computer-aided program, Mayo Clinic has developed and implemented a Mayo-wide electronic warning system to identify patients at risk of QT-related deaths from an abnormality in the heart's electrical system. Read More...
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High Point girl saves teammate’s life by performing CPR - Friday, April 19, 2013
Several members of the Wesleyan softball team used something they learned in school to save the life of a teammate. Read More...
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High School From Kent Student Dies in Twinsburg - Thursday, April 18, 2013
Students at Theodore Roosevelt High School are struggling with the loss of a fellow student and friend today. Read More...
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Principal: Curtis Middle School Student Dies of Cardiac Arrest - Wednesday, April 17, 2013
The following is an email sent by Curtis Middle School Principal Stephen Lambert: Read More...
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New Training Package Could Help Doctors Cut Rates of Sudden Cardiac Death in Athletes - Monday, April 15, 2013
Progress on curbing the leading killer of athletes―sudden cardiac death―by spotting heart problems early, has been slow. But the development of a series of online tutorials for sports and cardiology doctors looks set to reverse this trend. Read More...
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Boy revived after heart stops during baseball game - Saturday, April 13, 2013
An 8-year-old baseball player collapsed Saturday in Rohnert Park after being struck in the chest by a pitch, requiring CPR and a defibrillator to get his young heart going again. Read More...
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Police: Normandy High student collapses and dies after horseplay incident - Friday, April 12, 2013
Police on Friday continued to investigate a day after a Normandy High School student died following an incident at the school. Read More...
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New Life-Saving Equipment for Northbrook Parks - Thursday, April 11, 2013
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Illinois Bone & Joint Institute and Simon’s Fund Team Up for Free Kids Heart Screenings on April 14 - Thursday, April 11, 2013
Sudden Cardiac Arrest is the #1 cause of death for student athletes, claiming thousands of lives a year. Unfortunately, Sudden Cardiac Arrest happens unexpectedly and the only way to prevent it is to get tested and watch for the warning signs. Read More...
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Drugs and alcohol ruled out in February death of Cal Poly student - Thursday, April 11, 2013
Drugs and alcohol did not factor into the February death of a Cal Poly student, who collapsed while returning to his campus apartment from a party. Read More...
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Teen hit with line drive at Ramona High collapses, airlifted to hospital - Wednesday, April 10, 2013
A 16-year-old male student was airlifted to Palomar Medical Center Wednesday after a softball hit him in the chest and he collapsed at Ramona High School, according to officials.Read More...
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Ore. bill aims to prevent student-athlete deaths - Tuesday, April 09, 2013
Oregon lawmakers have begun considering a bill that is intended to save the lives of young athletes who are hit in the chest by a baseball or other object and go into cardiac arrest.Read More...
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ONU student died of heart condition - Tuesday, April 09, 2013
The 22-year-old Olivet Nazarene University student who last month died suddenly inside her campus apartment suffered from cardiac arrhythmia, a heart condition that kills an estimated 4,000 children, teens and young adults each year. Read More...
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RSMS student collapses during P.E. class - Tuesday, April 09, 2013
A seventh-grader at Royal Spring Middle School collapsed during a physical education class Tuesday morning and was unresponsive briefly, his teacher said. Read More...
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Vancouver teen survives sudden cardiac arrest; many don’t - Sunday, April 07, 2013
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25-year-old man recovering after cardiac arrest during Capitol 10,000 race - Sunday, April 07, 2013
A 25-year-old man’s heart stopped during Sunday’s Capitol 10,000 race, and paramedics were able to revive him within minutes. Read More...
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The Shocking Truth -- Florida's Defibrillator Law - Thursday, April 04, 2013
Automated External Defibrillators (AED) are those breadbox-sized white boxes adorned with a bright red heart and lightning bolt seen in restaurants, bars, shopping malls and hotels across the country. Read More...
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Local student dies after collapsing at beauty pageant - Thursday, April 04, 2013
A Richmond County high school student collapsed during a beauty pageant at Paine College on Wednesday and was pronounced dead from natural causes at Georgia Regents University Medical Center, according to Richmond County Coroner Grover Tuten. Read More...
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21 Year Old Cardiac Arrest Victim, Life Saved in Park - Thursday, April 04, 2013
Empress EMS along with Yonkers Police Department ESU was dispatched to a 911 call at Coyne Park in the City of Yonkers for a reportedly unconscious person. Read More...
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California man, 24, dies after going into cardiac arrest while having wisdom teeth pulled - Wednesday, April 03, 2013
It was supposed to be no big deal when California man Marek Lapinski went to have his wisdom teeth pulled last month. Read More...
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Simon's Fund preventing heart-related tragedies one high school athlete at a time - Wednesday, April 03, 2013
Kyle McCabe is only a freshman at Pope John Paul II (Royersford, Pa.), yet he’s already retired from football, baseball and basketball. Read More...
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LISD begins training for athlete heart screenings - Tuesday, April 02, 2013
Seemingly healthy athletes who die of cardiac illnesses, sometimes right there on the field, is a tragedy you least expect. Read More...
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Fort Wayne teen dies in Florida - Tuesday, April 02, 2013
A Fort Wayne teen has died over the weekend while attending a Christian retreat with his youth group in Panama City. Read More...
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Heart Troubles Rare But Deadly in Young Athletes - Thursday, February 28, 2013
David Wilganowski, a 17-year old football star at James Earl Rudder High School in Bryan, Texas, was in the middle of a game when his heart stopped. Read More...
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Pearland High Student Collapses During Basketball Game, Later Dies - Wednesday, February 27, 2013
A Pearland high school student reportedly died after he collapsed while on a basketball court Wednesday afternoon. Read More...
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Officials: Student collapses during gym class - Monday, February 25, 2013
A third-grader is in the hospital after, officials said, he collapsed during gym class. Read More...
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College Student From Hudsonville Dies Unexpectedly At MSU - Monday, February 25, 2013
Michigan State University student Anna Flory, 19, from Hudsonville died unexpectedly on Saturday in East Lansing. Read More...
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Harvard-Westlake students mourn sudden death of 16-year-old swimmer - Monday, February 25, 2013
Classmates of a Harvard-Westlake swimmer who died last week after collapsing in the school pool are expected to honor the 16-year-old junior at an assembly on Monday. Read More...
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BGSU Student Collapses And Dies After Run - Monday, February 25, 2013
A Bowling Green State University Student collapsed and died Sunday night after going out for a run. Read More...
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Autopsy released on Goyne - Saturday, February 23, 2013
Autopsy results have been released in the death of 20-year-old LSU Alexandria and former Elysian Fields outfielder Brandon Goyne, who collapsed and died during a practice on Jan. 18. Read More...
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Highly Recruited 17-Year-Old Basketball Star Dies During Game - Wednesday, February 20, 2013
A high school basketball star has died after collapsing during a game. Read More...
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Western New England student dies during intramural basketball game - Monday, February 18, 2013
A Western New England University student died Sunday night after collapsing during an intramural basketball game. Read More...
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Long Island college student with heart condition collapses and dies in Greenwich Village after night - Saturday, February 16, 2013
A 19-year-old college student with a congenital heart condition collapsed and died early Saturday morning after a night of partying with friends in Greenwich Village, officials and her family said. Read More...
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AU student dies while playing basketball on campus - Friday, February 15, 2013
An Anderson University football player died Thursday when he collapsed playing basketball on campus. Read More...
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Student who died during baseball training, and later revived, speaks from his heart - Thursday, February 14, 2013
"I don't remember anything about that day," Ben Highland explained while hitting golf balls on a course. He was describing last February 6th, the day he died and was brought back to life.Read More...
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Heartbeat: Valedictorian, school nurse linked by cardiac arrest - Thursday, February 14, 2013
Spend five minutes with Aaron Chan and a few things are very obvious: He's smart, doesn't have time for the limelight and he's engaged with the possibility of solitude. Read More...
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Teachers, school nurse save Big Spring student's life - Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Thanks to a quick acting team of teachers and the school nurse, a Big Spring High School student who went into cardiac arrest during gym class is alive. Read More...
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6-Year-Old Survives Cardiac Arrest Because School Had Plan - Monday, February 11, 2013
Four years ago, Joe Quigley got the call that his 6-year-old daughter, Olivia, had suddenly collapsed at East Boston Central Catholic School after doing gym class warm-ups, running around playing ball with her first-grade classmates. Read More...
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Parents of teen who died of sudden cardiac arrest turn tragedy into outreach - Sunday, February 10, 2013
The parents of a teenager who died from sudden cardiac arrest are turning their tragedy into an outreach for other families. Read More...
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Update: Cal Poly president identifies student who died - Sunday, February 10, 2013
Cal Poly President Jeffrey Armstrong has confirmed that the student who died early Sunday was Brandon Huang, a second-year biology major. Read More...
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Franklin & Marshall student collapses and dies in residence hall - Sunday, February 10, 2013
A 20-year-old Franklin & Marshall College student collapsed and died of undetermined causes early this morning in the common area of his residence hall, said Cass Cliatt, spokeswoman for the Lancaster college. Read More...
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Town Hall Meeting: Health and Safety in High School Athletics - Friday, February 08, 2013
The first-ever Bryan ISD Town Hall Meeting to discuss Health and Safety in Secondary School Athletics will be held at Bryan High School in the Silver Cafeteria on Monday, Feb. 25 at 6 p.m. Read More...
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Parent Heart Watch and HeartSine Technologies Launch the 2013 Heart Avengers AED Grant Program - Friday, February 08, 2013
Every year in schools across the country, children and adults alike are struck by Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA). Read More...
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College Station HS student passes out, dies after playing dodgeball - Tuesday, February 05, 2013
A high school student passed out and died during a game of dodgeball during school on Tuesday, according to College Station ISD. Read More...
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Comatose Millwood High School Student Dies - Friday, February 01, 2013
A 15-year-old girl has died after passing out before a basketball game, and falling into a coma. Read More...
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Cintas Debunks 5 Myths about Automated External Defibrillators - Friday, February 01, 2013
In a study conducted by the Cardiac Arrest Registry to Enhance Survival (CARES), less than four percent of more than 31,000 sudden cardiac arrest victims (SCA) were treated with an automated external defibrillator (AED). Read More...
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