Closed-Chest Cardiac Massage Shows 78 Percent Success
Johns Hopkins researchers report closed-chest cardiac massage restored heartbeat in 107 of 195 arrests among 118 patients over 2.5 years. Intermittent lower sternum pressure plus artificial respiration yielded 28 hospital survivors. External massage may aid circulation but is not yet established as primary resuscitation.
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Before Birth Heart Attack Shocks Medical Report
Chicago report notes an infant suffered a heart attack before birth, dying hours after birth though not from the attack. The 7 pound 10 ounce newborn appeared normal at birth except for a left heart defect. weight gain during pregnancy was 36 pounds. Authors from Burlington Vermont describe it as a rare, nonfunctional left heart muscle portion.
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Richard L. Nacye
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