Heart Attacks Articles

1). The Defibrillator - Learn About It And Live By : Graham Hobbs
A defibrillator is any device used in the defibrillation of the heart muscle. It is made up of the main unit and is equipped with a set of two electrodes. The electrodes are placed directly on or in the patient. In the case of an internal implanted defibrillator, the entire device is placed inside the body, whereas, with an external defibrillator, defibrillation is carried out externally by placing the electrodes, or "pads", at different points on the torso of the victim or patient.
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2). The Automated External Defibrillator By : Graham Hobbs
Every now and then throughout history, a medical machine or device evolves to a point where it can greatly impact the health and well-being of mankind. The automated external defibrillator is one such device. In the last few years, due to advancements in design and technology, the popularity of these devices has grown exponentially. Not long ago these devices were only used by trained professionals such as doctors and ambulance crews.
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3). Keep Your Heart Healthy By : Charles Kassotis
Guard your heart’s health and your physical well being by following a healthy diet, getting regular exercise, and managing lifestyle stress.
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4). Heart Attacks, Silent And Deadly By : Mayur
Heart disease is one of the nation’s deadliest killers taking the lives of almost one million Americans each year. Each of us has a different susceptibility to cardiovascular disease. Your fitness level and what you eat plays a major role. Approximately 64 million Americans have cardiovascular disease, and here’s the shocker; as many as 40 percent of those who suffer a heart attack have no symptoms.
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5). Heart Attack Symptoms By : Vigdis Tange Andersen
Heart attacks are something that can be inherited from others in your family or you can create a world where you are eating and leading the lifestyle that is going to lead to a heart attach. No matter if your parents have had heart attacks, or if you are leading a sedentary lifestyle, it is important to understand and learn about what is going to be the signs of a heart attack.
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6). Heart Attacks And How To Prevent Them By : CP
At one time, little could be done for people with heart disorders, and for those who suffered from a heart attack. Today, improved medicines and new methods of treatment allow many cardiac (heart) patients to live normal or nearly normal lives. Also, new kinds of equipment and new methods of performing heart operations have saved the lives of many people for whom there was formerly no hope.
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7). The Role of First Aid in Angina, and Heart Attacks By : Howard G
In today's society incidences of angina & heart attacks are unfortunately becoming more prevalent. Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation doubles a person's chance of survival from a sudden cardiac arrest, and if started within four minutes of collapse the patient's survival rate increases by 40 percent. While most people think that the first step in a heart attack is Cardiopulmonary resuscitation or CPR, this is not always the case.
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8). Women's Heart Health By : Richard Helfant, MD
The widespread belief that heart disease is exclusively a man's problem is a myth. Women--and most physicians--are not aware that cardiovascular disease is the number one-killer of women as well as men.
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9). When Studies Mislead: The Skinny on Low Fat Diets By : Richard Helfant
The recent, well-publicized government study claiming that a low-fat diet does not cut health risk was flawed and its conclusions are dangerously misleading.
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10). Tips for Heart Month: Cause and Treatment of Heart Attacks By : Richard Helfant, MD
A cardiologist explains what causes a heart attack, what to do if you think you're having one, and factors favorable to recovery.
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11). Heart Disease Symptoms and Prevention By : Barney Garcia
With heart disease on the rise in North America, it is vital to know the warning signs of heart disease before its too late - it could save your life. There are several warning signs of heart disease, and they include the following.
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12). Where’s the Beef? Is there Really a Foodless Food Syndrome? By : Health Wealth Guru
My all-time favorite TV commercial was that old Wendy's ad. The setting is The Home of the Big Bun; the customer reminds us of Granny from The Beverly Hillbillies. As Granny opens the lid of an over-sized hamburger bun, she discovers an unsettling surprise... a teensy-weensy, itty-bitty patty of beef. Mad as a hornet with P.M.S., she cackles the now-famous slogan: "Where's the Beef?" "Where's the Beef?" soon became a catchphrase in the arena of verbal combat.
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13). Cardiac Arrest Where Death Is Not Always So Sudden By : Stephen Morgan
The Common myth is that Cardiac Arrests are sudden, unexpected and very often fatal. Whilst they may be sudden and mostdefinitely are fatal, research has shown that quite often they are not as unexpected as we would think.
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14). Women Menopausal Changes By : Carolyn Bell Smith
Two hundred and fifty thousand American women die each year from heart disease and, as women age the risk increases.
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15). A Contributing Factor of Coronary Heart Disease By : Carolyn Bell Smith
Although the body needs cholesterol to function, it should be monitored to avoid heart disease, heart attacks and strokes.
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