Tag Archives: Heart

Some Infants still not receiving the recommended screenings and interventions for hearing loss and critical congenital heart disease at birth – Press Release

About 1 in 500 infants are born with CCHD, which includes the more severe forms of congenital heart disease (CHD).

TopDog Law Personal Injury Lawyers Opens New Office in the Heart of Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California – TopDog Law Personal Injury Lawyers, a nationally recognized personal injury law firm, is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its latest office at 8124 W 3rd Street, Suite 201, Los Angeles, CA. Nestled in the vibrant heart of the city, this move reinforces TopDog Law’s unwavering dedication to delivering quality … Continue reading TopDog Law Personal Injury Lawyers Opens New Office in the Heart of Los Angeles

Screening for Critical Congenital Heart Disease at Birth Saves Lives – Press Release

Infant deaths from critical congenital heart disease (CCHD) decreased more than 33 percent in eight states that mandated screening for CCHD using a test called pulse oximetry.

Heart disease and stroke deaths hitting middle age adults in large numbers

Despite being largely preventable, heart attacks, strokes, heart failure and other related conditions caused 2.2 million hospitalizations in 2016, resulting in $32.7 billion in costs and 415,000 deaths, according to the latest CDC’s Vital Signs report.

CDC Telebriefing: New Vital Signs Report – Heart Attack Prevention

Heart attacks and strokes are catastrophic, life-changing events that are all too common. Over 800,000 cardiovascular events happened in adults ages 35-64 in 2016. The Million Hearts® initiative has a bold but attainable goal of preventing one million heart attacks and strokes by 2022.

Million Hearts Recognizes Hospitals and Health Systems' Innovation and Commitment to Prevent Heart Attacks and Strokes

Million Hearts – a national initiative to prevent one million heart attacks and strokes in five years – is now congratulating hospitals and health systems that excel in preventing cardiovascular events through the new Million Hearts Hospitals & Health Systems Recognition Program.

Possible Lawsuit: Clarithromycin Linked to Increased Risk of Heart Problems or Death in Patients with Heart Disease

Clarithromycin Linked to Increased Risk of Heart Problems or Death in Patients with Heart Disease