A Young Athlete in Cardiac Arrest

Although a case study for doctors, this makes interesting reading and offers a great deal of information about a relatively rare but often fatal occurrence and emphasises why AED`s are an essential part of the first aid kit!
A Young Athlete in Cardiac Arrest

Citizen CPR campaign in push to save cardiac arrest victims - The Irish Times - Fri, Jun 25, 2010

A great initiative to train lay persons and make them aware they can save a life. Well done Ireland, we need this in the UK.

Citizen CPR campaign in push to save cardiac arrest victims - The Irish Times - Fri, Jun 25, 2010

Ground Up Strength: Omega-3 Index and Sudden Cardiac Death

This impressive study has shown that increased intake of Omega 3 fatty acids may reduce the risk of death from sudden cardiac arrest.
Ground Up Strength: Omega-3 Index and Sudden Cardiac Death

A first city-wide early defibrillation project in ... [Scand J Trauma Resusc Emerg Med. 2010] - PubMed result

Another study justifying the concept that easy access and early defibrillation by the lay person really can save lives.
A first city-wide early defibrillation project in ... [Scand J Trauma Resusc Emerg Med. 2010] - PubMed result

Anxiety Predictive of Long-Term Coronary Heart Disease Risk

Anxiety and not depression is linked to CHD. Anxiety Predictive of Long-Term Coronary Heart Disease Risk

Painkillers May Increase Death Risk In Healthy People : dBTechno

Over the counter drugs such as ibuprofen may increase the risk of heart attack, sodium diclofenac even more so!!!
Painkillers May Increase Death Risk In Healthy People : dBTechno

Thieves return heart machine - National News, Frontpage - Herald.ie

Not the right thing to do in the first place but once they recognized the error of their ways they returned an AED stolen from a sports arena in Ireland. Good on them!
Thieves return heart machine - National News, Frontpage - Herald.ie

AHA on Air Pollution and CVD

The American Heart Association suggests there is a direct link between poor air quality and heart disease. Serious stuff and seemingly directly linked with mortality!!

AHA on Air Pollution and CVD

13-year-old heart attack survivor doing quite well | St. Louis News, Weather, Sports | KMOV.com | St. Louis Weather, News and More | Reporters Blog

This is exactly why every school in the UK (and everywhere!) should have an AED/ defibrillator. What price can you put on a kids life? £1000............... NO MORE EXCUSES!
13-year-old heart attack survivor doing quite well St. Louis News, Weather, Sports KMOV.com St. Louis Weather, News and More Reporters Blog

Dr. Dustin Ballard: CPR is the way to help someone stay alive - Marin Independent Journal

A bit of history around CPR, some relevant statistics and a wonderful quote from someone who administered a shock from an AED "easier to use than a cell phone"! Ain't it the truth!!!
Dr. Dustin Ballard: CPR is the way to help someone stay alive - Marin Independent Journal