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Defibrillators are medical devices that are used when someone suffers a sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). A SCA is caused due to an electrical problem with the heart that causes it to beat irregularly. This means the heart can beat to fast or too slow. There are a number of conditions that fall under this diagnosis including Atrial Fibrillation (AFib), Atrial Flutter (AFL), Sick Sinus Syndrome (SSS) and Sinus Tachycardia to name a few.Although someone who has one of these conditions is arguably …

When used at the appropriate time, a defibrillator can save a life. Working by delivering a shock to the heart in order to help it restore its natural rhythm, defibrillators are true lifesavers for those who are suffering a sudden cardiac arrest. The chances of survival are as high as 90% if a defibrillator if used within the first minute of someone falling ill, making it an invaluable medical device.Defibrillators are cleverly designed by specialists who have developed them to only deliver a sh …

The global COVID-19 pandemic has meant that thousands of charities have not been able to raise anywhere near the amount of funds that they can usually achieve. Fundraising has been stopped which means monies that would usually be donated has frozen. That combined with uncertainty of job security has meant that people have tightened their purse strings and have stopped donating to charity.The British Heart Foundation as suffered a huge blow since the pandemic which has seen their ab …

A heart attack and a sudden cardiac arrest are two different conditions which are often confused with each other. A heart attack is usually caused due to a blockage in the coronary vessel that leads to the heart. This means the heart can no longer pump oxygenated blood around the body. Heart attacks are caused due to circulatory problems and are often related to lifestyle habits such as a poor diet and lack of exercise. When someone suffers a heart attack, symptoms include chest pain, shortness …

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