Tag: heart attack

Plane Crash Leads Safety Board to Call for Better Heart Screening in Pilots

An investigation into the crash of a small private airplane in 2021 has led a federal regulator to call for better screening of cardiovascular health in pilots after finding a potential mid-air heart attack could have played a role. In its investigative report into the events released on March 14, the Transportation Safety Board (TSB)…


Plane Crash Leads Safety Board to Recommend Better Heart Screening for Pilots

An investigation into the crash of a small private airplane in 2021 has led a federal regulator to call for better screening of cardiovascular health in pilots after finding a potential mid-air heart attack could have played a role. In its investigative report into the events released on March 14, the Transportation Safety Board (TSB)…


Popular Artificial Sweetener Linked to Increased Risk of Stroke, Heart Attack: Study

A popular artificial sweetener called erythritol is associated with an increased risk of heart attack, stroke, and death, according to a new study published on Monday. The study, published in the journal Nature Medicine, was led by Dr. Stanley Hazen, who chairs the department of cardiovascular and metabolic sciences at the Cleveland Clinic. Researchers studied over 4,000 individuals in the…


Former Minor Leaguer Matt Pobereyko Dead at 31 After Reported Heart Attack

Matt Pobereyko, a former Minor League Baseball pitcher who played for the Sioux City Explorers from 2019 to 2022, has died suddenly after experiencing a heart attack, according to his team. He was 31. The Saraperos de Saltillo, a professional baseball organization in the Mexican League, confirmed Pobereyko’s passing in a statement on Twitter, saying…


Cardiac Arrest Complete Guide: Main Cause, 2 First Aid Moves to Prevent Death (Infographics)

Cardiac arrest, also known as asystole and sudden cardiac arrest, refers to the sudden loss of function and the stopping of the heart. The patient may or may not have been diagnosed with heart disease prior to cardiac arrest. Cardiac arrest may occur suddenly or follow other symptoms; patients can easily die if proper first…


Fox News Executive Komissaroff Dies at Age 47 After Heart Attack

Alan Komissaroff, the senior vice president of news and politics at Fox News Media, died on Jan. 20, two weeks after suffering a heart attack, the network confirmed. He was 47. “This is an extremely difficult day for all of us who worked closely with Alan, and we are completely heartbroken,” FOX News CEO Suzanne Scott…


Fox News Executive Alan Komissaroff Dies at Age 47 After Heart Attack

Alan Komissaroff, the senior vice president of news and politics at Fox News Media, died last Friday after suffering a heart attack, the network confirmed. He was 47. “This is an extremely difficult day for all of us who worked closely with Alan, and we are completely heartbroken,” FOX News CEO Suzanne Scott and Fox…


Coroner Confirms Former ‘American Idol’ Star Died of Heart Attack at 31

The Walker County Coroner’s Office confirmed on Thursday that Curtis “C.J.” Harris, a singer who competed in the U.S. television series “American Idol,” died of a heart attack. He was 31. Danielle Calloway, the office’s deputy coroner, told Fox News that Harris died late on Jan. 15 at the Walker Baptist Medical Center in the…


Former ‘American Idol’ Star Dies Suddenly at 31 After Apparent Heart Attack, Family Says

C.J. Harris, a singer who competed in the U.S. television series “American Idol” nearly a decade ago, died over the weekend, according to his family. He was 31. The family member, who was not identified, told TMZ on Monday that the singer, whose full name is Curtis “C.J.” Harris, was rushed to a local hospital…


Why Have Many Young People Had Cardiac Arrests and Heart Attacks in Recent Years?

What should have been a joyous occasion became tragic after football player Damar Hamlin fell to the ground during the final minutes of a recent game. Spectators watched in horror as Hamlin was given CPR and defibrillation on the field. Hamlin is one of several high-profile young people to suffer from heart problems seemingly at random…