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How Technology Is Revolutionizing CPR Training and Education

CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) can mean the difference between life and death, and knowing how to do it correctly is more important than ever. For years, people learned CPR through in-person classes, mannequins, and printed guides. While these m...

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Most Common Heart Medications: Uses, Types, and Side Effects

Heart medications play a big role in helping people manage different heart conditions and live healthier lives. These medicines work in various ways, such as lowering blood pressure, improving blood flow, or keeping your heartbeat steady. Doctors oft...

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The Science of Drowning: What Happens to the Body Underwater?

Drowning can happen quickly and without warning, turning what starts as a fun swim into a life-threatening situation in seconds. It occurs when water blocks the airway, preventing a person from breathing, and can happen even in shallow water, affecti...

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Broken Heart Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & Recovery

Broken Heart Syndrome (takotsubo cardiomyopathy or stress cardiomyopathy) is a sudden heart condition that often happens after a person experiences extreme stress or intense emotions like grief, fear, or shock. It can feel very much like a heart atta...

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How To Treat A Pregnant Woman in Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA)?

Sudden cardiac arrest, or SCA, happens when the heart suddenly stops beating, and blood stops flowing to the body and brain. During SCA, a person can collapse, lose consciousness, and stop breathing almost immediately. While it is rare in pregnant wo...

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Can You Use an AED on a Pregnant Woman?

When a person suddenly collapses and stops breathing, it’s a medical emergency called cardiac arrest. In such cases, using an AED (Automated External Defibrillator) can help restart the heart. But what happens if the person in cardiac arrest is pre...

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