Coronary artery compression is defined as the narrowing of the left main coronary artery (LMCA) between the aorta and a dilated pulmonary artery main trunk. Recently it has been found that coronary ...

The incidence of coronary artery compression in children fitted with epicardial pacemakers may be slightly more common than previously believed, say noted cardiologists. The incidence of coronary ...

WE became aware of the dangers of external cardiac compression in infants and children when 2 cases of hepatic rupture came to our attention. 1 A check through pathological files revealed that about 7 ...

Compressions were given at 20-25 compressions per minute at half the pressure used for cardiopulmonary resuscitation. This relieved the laryngospasm after 10-15 s, and breathing resumed. Child never ...

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia researchers looked at data for rescue breathing vs. chest compression CPR for kids in cases of sudden cardiac arrest. A person participates in an American Red Cross ...

There was a higher rate of coronary artery compression in children with epicardial leads than was reported in the literature, according to a study published in HeartRhythm. “The use of pacemakers and ...

Most causes of chest pain in children are benign and self-limiting, such as musculoskeletal and gastrointestinal conditions. It is rarely a symptom of a serious underlying condition. Most of these ...