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Indian-American Student Saved In UK After Heart Stopped Six Times
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Indian-American Student Saved In UK After Heart Stopped Six Times

[ad_1] The student recovered without the need for ECMO.London: An Indian-American student studying in London has decided to choose a career in medicine after the UK's National Health Service (NHS) medics saved his life after his heart stopped six times.Atul Rao, from Seattle and a student from Baylor University in Texas, developed a blood clot in his lungs which stopped the blood flow through his heart, a condition called pulmonary embolism, and caused him to go into cardiac arrest.After he was rushed to London's Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust Hammersmith Hospital's heart attack centre, scans confirmed that blood clots in the lungs were blocking the flow of blood from the heart. Recently, Rao returned to the hospital in London with his parents to express his gratitude."Before this...
AI Algorithm Raises Heart Attack Diagnosis Accuracy in UK Study
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AI Algorithm Raises Heart Attack Diagnosis Accuracy in UK Study

[ad_1] A computer algorithm developed using artificial intelligence accurately distinguished real heart attacks from false alarms, according to an emergency room study that offers a way for overburdened doctors to focus on the sickest patients.The algorithm was able to accurately rule out a heart attack in nearly all patients, according to the study published Thursday in Nature Medicine. The tool, tested in more than 10000 patients in six countries, was 99.6% accurate in ruling out patients who weren't suffering from heart attacks, performed well across different ages and genders. Rapidly developing AI technologies are gaining traction in health care, aiming to streamline processes from drug development to direct patient care. Pharmaceutical companies are investing heavily in such tools...
On Camera, Artiste Collapses On Stage During Performance In Jammu, Dies
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On Camera, Artiste Collapses On Stage During Performance In Jammu, Dies

[ad_1] Several such incidents have been reported from all across the country.Jammu: An artiste in Jammu died after he collapsed on stage in the middle of his performance, officials said today.Sources say the man, Yogesh Gupta, died of a heart attack.A video that has gone viral on social media shows Yogesh Gupta, dressed as Goddess Parvati, performing at the Ganesh Utsav in Bishnah area of Jammu.As part of the dance, he drops to the floor, then keeps dancing until he collapses.The music continues but Mr Gupta doesn't move. Nobody reacts for several minutes, until another artiste, dressed as Lord Shiva, walks to the stage and checks on him. He is seen calling for help.Many in the audience thought it was part of the performance, sources said.When the crew realized Mr Gupta was unconscious, ...
Watch: Patient Collapses After Heart Attack, Doctor Saves Life By Giving CPR
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Watch: Patient Collapses After Heart Attack, Doctor Saves Life By Giving CPR

[ad_1] After a few strokes, the man regained consciousness.In a video gaining traction on social media, a doctor is seen saving the life of a man who suddenly fell unconscious. The incident took place in Maharashtra's Kolhapur, according to the description of the video posted by several users on Twitter, including Rajya Sabha MP Dhananjay Mahadik. In the 37-second clip, the man in a blue t-shirt is seen interacting with the doctor. He suddenly starts losing consciousness, lightly tapping the table in front of him to alert the doctor. The health expert immediately spring to action, saving the man's life."This video shows an example of a real life hero living in our midst. Dr. Arjun Adnaik, one of the best cardiologists, from Kolhapur saving a patient's life. I applaud such honourable and ...
Shocking! Solar storms can give you a Heart attack and KILL you, says study
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Shocking! Solar storms can give you a Heart attack and KILL you, says study

[ad_1] A study claims that solar storms and other geomagnetic activities can “exacerbate existing diseases” and is related to a number of heart diseases that are all deadly. How exactly do they impact your health? Find out. Aurora lovers need to pay attention! The same solar storm which causes beautiful patterned light-shows across the sky can actually kill you. This is what a 2018 study claims. It was a result of long-term research on the harmful effects of solar storms and other geomagnetic activities on Earth. This is a shocking revelation because earlier it was assumed that solar storms did not affect humans and only electronic devices, power grids and satellites were at risk from the wrath of the Sun. If this study is to...