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Wednesday, 23 February 2011

Thursday, 17 February 2011

The Republic - Medical: Lives could be saved if more people learn to use defibrillators

The Republic - Medical: Lives could be saved if more people learn to use defibrillators

Some useful but sad statistics, an alarmingly low number of people interviewed knew what an AED was and were prepared to use it....... only about 28%. There really needs to be a National programme of CPR application and AED use.

Monday, 14 February 2011

Leigh Vinocur, M.D.: Sudden Cardiac Arrest Kills Too Many Young Athletes

Leigh Vinocur, M.D.: Sudden Cardiac Arrest Kills Too Many Young Athletes

With screening available for less than £50 per student surely doing an ECG and identifying the risk of cardiac anomalies is a no brainer?

Tuesday, 1 February 2011

Goytre man back at bingo after heart attack (From South Wales Argus)

Goytre man back at bingo after heart attack (From South Wales Argus)

AED`s saving lives in bingo halls........................... fantastic!!

Study: A sports loss can influence heart health - USATODAY.com

Study: A sports loss can influence heart health - USATODAY.com

There is a higher incidence of heart attacks associated with your sports team losing! Surprisingly more so in women!! Perhaps its the men getting angry with their partners?