Kardia: The new EKG
Your heart is one of the most important organs in your body, hence Kardia has been created! Kardia is an incredible advancement in technology which allows you to track, analyze and speedily access you heart’s health. It gives you instant information regarding...
What is a VeinViewer?
Within today’s society, technology is booming, and even more so in the health industry. Many people opt out of giving blood due to the strenuous procedure you can sometimes be put through. However a Memphis-based company has released a system which creates a far...
Heart disease symptoms in women
Does heart disease kill more men than women? The answer is NO! Heart disease kills a similar number of men and women, but less than 40% of people know this. Despite the fact that it is the no.1 killer of women of all ages, there are still many women who are shocked...
How an Automated External Defibrillator can save lives
If you still think that a defibrillator is something only doctors should use, read through this post and you’ll find out how everyone of us, even if with the smallest medical knowledge, can use a defibrillator and save a life.
How To Do Hands-Only CPR
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, more commonly known as CPR, is a first aid method used to revive someone who has stopped breathing or is suffering from a sudden cardiac arrest. CPR helps the victim maintaining oxygen and circulation running through the body, keeping...
The Top 10 Risk Factors for a Heart Attack
According to the Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, the following risk factors can narrow the arteries throughout your body and trigger a heart attack: high blood pressure, diabetes, family history, and others explained in this article.
Why you should learn how to save a life
When it comes to life threatening situations we all tend to think they are not something we should not be concerned about.
Do you know what a Sudden Cardiac Arrest is?
A Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA), also known as Sudden Cardiac Death, is a fast and abrupt cessation of heart functions, caused by an alteration in heart rates. It occurs few instants after the manifestation of its symptoms, which you can read about here(link),...
