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European Sudden Cardiac Arrest network will look at gender-based prevention and treatment
Researchers will use a European network of 90,000 patients, including 20,000 DNA samples, to look at different approaches for prevention and treatment of sudden cardiac arrest for men and women.
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Our Founder Trudie Lobban MBE was live this morning on BBC Radio Oxford
Listen to Our Founder Trudie Lobban MBE on her Park Radio Interview on Sunday
CPR-AED Awareness: Husband's CPR Saves Wife; AED Saves Student
EVANSTON, IL — Sudden cardiac arrest is one of the leading causes of death in the country, but having someone willing and able to perform CPR ...
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Stressful jobs are associated with a higher risk of heart rhythm disorders
Symptoms include palpitations, weakness, fatigue, feeling light headed, dizziness, and shortness of breath. Atrial fibrillation causes 20–30% of all ...
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Can exercise lead to atrial fibrillation?
Researchers from Italy discuss the connection between exercise and atrial fibrillation, and the implications on physical activity recommendations.
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Father-of-three finds out he's not eligible for £65K insurance payout
Vicky and Steven Huddleston took out critical illness insurance to cover their mortgage in the event that one of them became ill.
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Check your heartbeat in 30 seconds at your local hospital tomorrow
If you are visiting someone or attending an appointment at Addenbrooke’s Hospital tomorrow (Friday), head down to the outpatients department opposite Lloyds pharmacy between 9.30am - 3.00pm and have a free heart rhythm test while you wait - you only need 30 seconds to take the test on a mobile ECG device.
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Take Fainting to Heart
But if there is no explanation and someone has a history of unexplained fainting, there is a chance that it could be down to an arrhythmia. Sudden ...
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Pharmacies across Barking, Havering and Redbridge to play major role in identifying atrial fibrillation
Community pharmacies across Barking, Havering and Redbridge are to play a major part in a scheme which will identify and treat people with atrial ...
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