A Young Athlete in Cardiac Arrest

Although a case study to rest a doctors knowledge. This is a rich source of quality information and once again emphasises the need for the AED to be 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

Mostly about CPR but a great initiative in Ireland, we need something like this in the UK too!
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 useful study concludes that the 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

This new study once again reiterates the absolute value of having rapid access to AED`s by lay persons in the fight to 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, SO REDUCE THE STRESS LEVELS!!
Anxiety Predictive of Long-Term Coronary Heart Disease Risk

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

Thieves in Ireland recognise the importance of an AED/ defibrillator and return one they stole from a sports arena. Good on them!
Thieves return heart machine - National News, Frontpage - Herald.ie

AHA on Air Pollution and CVD

Air pollution is now responsible for potential heart disease and even mortality!!! Head for the countryside!
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!!! £1000 to save the life of a kid............. NO 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

This article contains a wonderfully true quote that more people should embrace, using an AED / defibrillator is "easier than using a cell phone". Time to de-mystify and raise awareness of just how easy it can be to save a life.
Dr. Dustin Ballard: CPR is the way to help someone stay alive - Marin Independent Journal