Be a Hero, Save a Life, Learn Hands-Only CPR
Witnessing a cardiac arrest can be frightening, but don’t be afraid to take action — two simple steps can save a life. Each year, more than 350,000 cardiac arrests occur outside of a hospital or emergency department, according to the American Heart Association. When someone experiences cardiac arrest, immediate cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) can make the […]
Follow These 5 Easy Tips to Keep Your Heart Happy and Healthy
Experts have found that good nutrition and eating a variety of fruits and vegetables continues to be one of the best ways to safeguard our health. Unfortunately, this time-tested advice proves more easily said than done, and heart disease remains one of the top killers of Americans. Every 25 seconds someone experiences an episode of […]
Lifesaving Wearable Saves Single Father from Heart Attack
Most people know the common signs of a heart attack, such as chest pain, left arm tingling, or shortness of breath, but they may be less aware of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA), which strikes without warning when an electrical malfunction in the heart disrupts its ability to pump blood to the body and brain. Victims […]
New Device Helps Protect Patients from Stroke During Heart Valve Replacement
As people age, stroke is one of their greatest fears. In fact, many Americans believe that surviving a stroke with a disability could be worse than dying. With stroke being one of the biggest risks of undergoing heart valve replacement, doctors are enthusiastic about new technology that may help.Almost one in 10 patients that undergo […]
Playbook for Optimising Structural Heart Programmes
Structural heart disease refers to various abnormalities in the heart’s structure that can affect its ability to pump blood effectively. These conditions can be life-threatening and require specialized care. A structural heart program is designed to provide comprehensive care to patients with structural heart disease, and optimizing these programs is crucial to improving patient outcomes. […]
Your Heart is in Your Mouth: Good Oral Hygiene Could Mean Healthier Hearts
For years, you may have overlooked a handy tool in the fight against cardiovascular disease: your toothbrush. Studies link tooth and gum health to heart health. A 2005 review from Finland’s Helsinki University Central Hospital, which was published in the “Journal of Periodontology,” found that chronic inflammation, such as that found in gum disease, increases the […]
Hands-Only CPR Can Save Someone You Love
Each year, June 1-7 is designated as CPR and AED Awareness Week. This year, the significance is especially striking. As most Americans continue to spend more of their time at home during the COVID-19 pandemic, the odds of cardiac arrests in a home setting are likely to increase, according to the American Heart Association.Each year, […]