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Could you have an arrhythmia?
WDIV Detroit, February 3rd 2012
Diagnosed with a heart arrhythmia, April had to have a defibrillator put in her chest, restrain from all strenuous activity, and will be on medication for the rest of her life.
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Decade of emergency calls
This is Grimsby, February 2nd 2012
FROM chest pain and strokes to cardiac arrests and traffic accidents, a band of volunteers are ready for any eventuality – and they want you to join up.
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Tracey Deimert: The remarkable story of one woman's battle with total memory loss
Daily Mail, February 2nd 2012
Tracey Deimert's eyes flickered open, but she could make no sense of the scene around her. She was in a hospital bed and a man she’d never seen before was holding her hand.
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A ‘Robo-Doc’ fixed my fluttering heart
Celebrate Heart Health With Yoga
Examiner.com, January 31st 2012
Heart disease is not just restricted to coronary artery disease, it envelops a broad range of heart related disorders including periocardial disease, heart muscle disease, vascular disease, abnormal heart rhythms or arrythmias, congenital heart disease ...
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West Midlands motorway police to carry defibrillators
BBC News, January 31st 2012
Police responding to emergencies on motorways in the West Midlands have been kitted out with potentially life-saving equipment.
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Defibrillators in shops could save lives - wife of heart attack victim
This is Gloucestershire
AFTER seeing her husband's life saved by defibrillator treatment, a Cheltenham woman is urging more of the machines to be stocked by town businesses. Roger Clifford, from Wyman's Brook, collapsed when he suffered 19 cardiac arrests in quick succession ...
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Lifesaving machine for school
Redditch Standard, January 27th 2012
LIFE-SAVING equipment has been installed at Trinity High School thanks to the efforts of a Redditch couple.
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Appeal for Community First Responders following Ramsey and Warboys closure
Hunts Post, January 26th 2012
Community First Responders are trained to deal with people undergoing cardiac arrest or breathing problems, who have suffered a fit or who are unconscious. Medical evidence shows a locally-based community first responder can increase the chances of...
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Health Matters: Defibrillator-Pacemaker, what's the diff?
NBC2 News
When Bob left the hospital, he took two things with him; a stent to keep his artery open and a pacemaker that regulates his heartbeat. "I have it checked about every three months, and they check it out to see if they have to put another new battery in.
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Island hospital, paramedics fight back against heart attack
islandpacket.com
Area paramedics are using new tools to help victims of serious heart problems survive and recover. The procedures and equipment allow vital data to be transmitted to Hilton Head Hospital at the same time patients are being tended by paramedics. Doctors at the hospital, armed the data they've reviewed before the patient arrives, are prepared to treat them immediately.
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Syncope in the Emergency Department
St James’s Hospital National Training Day — Syncope in the Emergency Department. Date: Friday 10th February 2012. Venue: Durkan Lecture Theatre, Trinity Health Sciences Building, St James’s Hospital. Cost: Advance Registration €30. Limited spaces, apply early. Bookings and enquires: Email: syncopetraining@stjames.ie.
World's largest Automated External Defibrillator training session
TODAYonline
by Vimita Mohandas About 5000 people yesterday broke the record for the world's largest Automated External Defibrillator (AED) training session, which marked the second National Life Saving Day here. The feat came with a serious message: That learning ...
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Olympian inspires boys' 2012 challenge
Warwick Courier
Joanne Jackson visited the school in Myton Road on Wednesday to launch the event, in which two teams of boys will each swim 2012 km during a period of ten weeks to raise funds for the Heart Rhythm Charity, which raises awareness for heart rhythm ...
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Arrhythmias is Kickin' Apps
prMac (press release)
[prMac.com] Taos, New Mexico - "Arrhythmias" are abnormal heart beats that can kill. Now out, the proprietary app by Abe Balsamo & Co by the same name. "Arrhythmias", the iPhone/iPod/iPad App has a new update, now featuring 22 different arrhythmias. ...
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