Heart failure
The surprising reason why people do not use defibrillators in an emergency
Despite high accessibility and simple operation, the public still hesitates to use defibrillators. The result can be the loss of critical minutes and human lives.
Does a common heart attack pill help everyone? Studies disagree
New Israeli study links poor hydration to increase heart failure risk
Medical experts warn hostages’ condition in Gaza captivity raise grave health concerns
Patient creates medical hanukkiah in tribute to team who saved him
"I give them this hanukkiah with my whole heart," said Moshe Hartman.
Medical miracle: 13-yr-old who suffered heart attack saved by MDA
The team carried out chest compressions as agonizing minutes dragged by, in addition to administering medication and electric shocks via a defibrillator.
Study shows that telecardiac rehab can help adherence, exercise capacity
The study focused on evaluating clinical and physiological results, in addition to patient adherence, as a means for assessing the viability of tele-CR.
Coronavirus can cause heart attacks and strokes - study
The virus can cause serious cardiovascular complications, including heart failure, heart attacks, blood clots, and strokes, and can even interfere with patient's existing heart-treatment medications.
Hillel's Tech Corner: Vectorious - Taking technology to heart. Literally.
The Vectorious team, which is now more than 30 members strong, has successfully implanted in-heart micro computers in multiple countries across Europe and Israel.
How does the coronavirus affect the heart?
There are two dominant cardiac issues related to COVID-19: heart failure and abnormal heart rhythms.
Pregnant 36 year old dies during delivery, baby survives through C-section
A preliminary post-mortem examination revealed that the cause of death was most likely a rupture of the aorta, which occurred on the way to or at the entrance to the hospital.
Pregnant teacher suffers heart attack, two students saved her life
"It's heartwarming to know that I am in a safe place on the part of the students, that they know what to do and have saved my life," said Chen Danziger.
Father dies of heart failure while sitting shiva for his infant son
Isaac Meir Weis, 31, who lost his infant son last Thursday, suddenly collapsed while sitting shiva.
600 defibrillators to be installed at lottery booths across Israel
The company hopes to reduce deaths by cardiac arrest following similar successful schemes abroad.
