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Different Types of Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators: What They Do and How They Will Affect Your Life

Different Types of Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators: What They Do and How They Will Affect Your Life If you or a loved one will be receiving a pacemaker or an implanted...

How Long Can You Live With A Defibrillator?

How Long Can You Live With A Defibrillator? What You Need To Know To Lead a Fulfilling Life Many people view an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator as a handicap, or as something...

When Were Defibrillators Invented?

When Were Defibrillators Invented? Heart disease has killed more people in the United States than any other chronic condition. More than a century ago, heart disease began emerging...

What’s The Difference Between A Defibrillator And A Pacemaker?

What’s the difference between a defibrillator and a pacemaker? For cardiac patients, two popular options for treatment are using a pacemaker or a defibrillator. Many people...

Are AEDs Required in Schools?

Are AEDs Required in Schools? A new school year is approaching, and kids are settling in with their classmates for another year of learning and growing. This is an ideal time...

Cold Weather and Cardiovascular Disease

Cold Weather and Cardiovascular Disease For many people, the thought of walking through a winter wonderland is enough to evoke nostalgia and put a smile on their faces. Winter...

More than 100 million Americans have high blood pressure

More than 100 million Americans have high blood pressure The number of Americans at risk for strokes and heart attacks has increased significantly. According to the American...

Does Your Arrhythmia Need Treatment?

Does Your Arrhythmia Need Treatment? The vast majority of arrhythmias do not cause any harm to the human body and, in most cases, they can be left untreated. If your doctor does...

What Risk Factors Should I Be Mindful of When It Comes to Heart Disease?

What Risk Factors Should I Be Mindful of When It Comes to Heart Disease? Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death in America across most demographics. In fact, the...

Updated Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Guidelines (2020)

Updated Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Guidelines (2020) The American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology released updated information on how best to...

How To Maintain Heart Health Even in Hot Temperatures

How To Maintain Heart Health Even in Hot Temperatures According to the CDC, every year, 600 people die of heat exhaustion. The arid Southwest or humid Southeast might first come...

Heart Failure Risks Are Higher Than Normal and Increasing

Heart Failure Risks Are Higher Than Normal and Increasing The CDC reports that 6.5 million people in America suffer from heart failure (source). In 2012, this heart condition...