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sports2 days ago•9 min saved

Olympic Runner Survives Sudden Cardiac Arrest, Starts New Life After ARVC Diagnosis

Olympic bronze medalist Jenny Simpson collapsed from a sudden cardiac arrest during a Raleigh community running event. Bystanders performed CPR and used an on-site AED, saving her life. She was diagnosed with arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC) and now lives with a pacemaker/defibrillator, unable to return to competitive running and adjusting to a new normal while treasuring recovery and family.

via The New York Times|

#aed #arrhythmogenic-right-ventricular-cardiomyopathy #cardiac-arrest

sports4 days ago•3 min saved

Jenny Simpson bows out of competitive running after life-threatening collapse and ARVC diagnosis

Former Olympic runner Jenny Simpson says she will never compete again after collapsing during a race, suffering cardiac arrest, and being diagnosed with arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy. She was saved by bystanders who performed CPR and used an AED, spent time on life support, and was treated at Duke Hospital. The 39-year-old two-time Olympic medalist stressed gratitude for her career and said she will stay connected to the running community by supporting others rather than racing.

via New York Post|

#arrhythmogenic-right-ventricular-cardiomyopathy #cardiac-arrest #cpr

entertainment4 days ago•14 min saved

Ex-Boyfriend Breaks Silence as Panettiere Death Investigation Continues

Brian Hickerson released a statement through his attorney saying Hayden Panettiere’s death remains under investigation with no signs of foul play, as investigators examine the circumstances surrounding her passing—dispatched reports referenced possible overdose and cardiac arrest. Panettiere had a history with Hickerson, including violence allegations and a restraining order, which are part of the broader context of the ongoing probe.

via Rolling Stone|

#brian-hickerson #cardiac-arrest #death-investigation

entertainment6 days ago•206 min saved

Hayden Panettiere’s Sudden Death Prompts Autopsy and Toxicology Review

Hayden Panettiere, the star of Heroes, died at 36 in a Greenville, South Carolina residence after a reported cardiac arrest; first responders could not revive her and an autopsy found no signs of trauma, with official cause and manner of death still pending additional testing and toxicology results. Dispatch audio briefly referenced a possible overdose, though authorities haven't confirmed this. Panettiere had publicly discussed mental health challenges, postpartum depression and past domestic violence in a memoir, and she had been making a career comeback before her death.

via CNN|

#autopsy #cardiac-arrest #death

obituaries7 days ago•20 min saved

Hayden Panettiere, Star of Heroes and Nashville, Dies at 36

Hayden Panettiere, the former child actress famous for Heroes and Nashville, died at 36 in South Carolina after suffering a cardiac arrest; authorities reported no signs of trauma and said the cause is under investigation, with her May memoir detailing the difficulties of growing up in the public eye.

via The Washington Post|

#cardiac-arrest #hayden-panettiere #heroes

entertainment8 days ago•26 min saved

911 audio links Hayden Panettiere’s death to suspected overdose and cardiac arrest

911 dispatch audio from a Greenville, SC apartment reports an unresponsive woman in cardiac arrest; medics attempted advanced resuscitation while a later EMT note cited a possible overdose. Panettiere was pronounced dead at 2:32 p.m. with police saying there were no signs of foul play and an autopsy planned. The 36-year-old actress, known for Heroes and Nashville, had publicly battled addiction and mental health issues in recent years.

via New York Post|

#911-audio #cardiac-arrest #celebrity-death

local12 days ago•3 min saved

Lake Travis High School mourns student-athlete Odin Hensley after fatal medical emergency during football practice

Lake Travis High School senior Odin Hensley died from complications after a medical emergency—identified as cardiac arrest—during football practice. He was hospitalized in the ICU at Dell Children’s, and the district issued a letter of condolence. The community held a vigil, counselors were made available, and a GoFundMe was set up for his family.

via FOX 7 Austin|

#cardiac-arrest #gofundme #lake-travis-high-school

entertainment27 days ago•12 min saved

MJ Shannon death certificate confirms cardiac arrest as cause of death

Mary Jo 'MJ' Shannon, Kris Jenner's 91-year-old mother, died July 16 from cardiac arrest, with acute respiratory failure and metastatic lung cancer listed as contributing conditions on her death certificate. Jenner shared a tribute on Instagram, and Shannon had appeared on Keeping Up With the Kardashians and The Kardashians.

via USA Today|

#cardiac-arrest #celebrity-deaths #entertainment

politics1 month ago•2 min saved

EMS Dispatch Audio Describes Cardiac-Arrest Call At McConnell Home On Day Of Hospitalization

ABC News reviewed EMS dispatch audio indicating an ALS response for an unconscious person at Sen. Mitch McConnell's Washington home on the same day he was hospitalized, with CPR noted and a cardiac‑arrest alert, though the audio does not identify the person. McConnell's spokesman says he is improving and working with staff while in hospital, and he has not returned to voting as the Senate remains out of session.

via ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos|

#cardiac-arrest #ems-dispatch #hospitalization

politics1 month ago•8 min saved

McConnell Remains Hospitalized as Recovery Progresses

Sen. Mitch McConnell remains hospitalized after a recent medical episode; his office says he is recovering and improving, working with staff on Kentucky and Senate matters while the Senate is out of session. The exact condition and reason for hospitalization were not disclosed, and a first-responder dispatch cited last month regarding a possible cardiac arrest has not been independently verified by Politico.

via Politico|

#cardiac-arrest #hospital #medical-episode

politics1 month ago•379 min saved

Paramedics Responded at McConnell Home as Hospitalization Was Publicized

Paramedics were dispatched to a known address linked to Sen. Mitch McConnell on the day his office announced he had been hospitalized, to respond to a report of a cardiac arrest for an unconscious person. McConnell’s office has not disclosed the reason for his hospitalization, stating only that he is receiving excellent care and is continuing his recovery; there has been no public update on whether he remains hospitalized or will vote this week.

via NBC News|

#cardiac-arrest #hospitalization #mitch-mcconnell

politics1 month ago•23 min saved

McConnell Found Unconscious in DC Home; Possible Heart Event Sends Him to Hospital

Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell was found unconscious at his Washington, DC home in mid-June, with an EMS dispatch indicating CPR for cardiac arrest; he was rushed to a local hospital and was reported to be receiving excellent care as he recovers, with aides noting he remains engaged in Senate business. The 84-year-old has a history of health issues and falls, and had signaled stepping down as GOP leader in 2025 and would not seek re-election in 2026.

via New York Post|

#cardiac-arrest #hospital #mitch-mcconnell

sports2 months ago•2 min saved

Eriksen collapses on pitch during Denmark-Ukraine friendly; conscious and hospitalised

Danish footballer Christian Eriksen collapsed on the pitch during a friendly against Ukraine, regained consciousness, and walked to an ambulance as the match was abandoned. Doctors said his pacemaker/ICD is functioning and he will be hospitalised for further tests to determine the cause. Eriksen previously survived a cardiac arrest in 2021 and returned to play in 2022.

via Al Jazeera|

#cardiac-arrest #denmark #eriksen

sports2 months ago•5 min saved

Eriksen Stable After On-Field Collapse in Denmark Friendly

Denmark captain Christian Eriksen collapsed during a friendly against Ukraine in Odense but remains conscious and "doing well under the circumstances" after on-pitch treatment; he was taken to hospital for tests and his ICD appears to have functioned as designed. The match was abandoned as Eriksen will undergo further examinations, with teammates and fans showing support; this follows his 2021 cardiac arrest and subsequent return to professional football.

via The New York Times|

#cardiac-arrest #christian-eriksen #denmark

science2 months ago•13 min saved

Dying-Brain Gamma Burst Sparks Debate on Near-Death Imagery

A 2013 University of Michigan rat study found a brief, highly synchronized gamma-band surge in the 30 seconds after cardiac arrest, suggesting the dying brain remains highly coordinated and potentially linked to the vivid imagery reported in near-death experiences; later human data (2022 case and 2023 follow-ups) showed gamma activity in some dying patients, fueling debate about whether such brain activity underpins conscious experience or reflects other processes, while acknowledging the findings don’t settle the broader question of consciousness.

via Space Daily|

#cardiac-arrest #consciousness #eeg