How CPR and AED Training can Empower You to Save a Life
How CPR and AED Training can Empower You to Save a Life
1,000 people suffer sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) every day in the United States. It can strike anybody at any time, regardless...
Author: Tony Hodnett
What is The Purpose of Defibrillation?
What is the purpose of defibrillation?
Defibrillators are medical devices that send an electric pulse to the heart to restore a normal heartbeat in the event of an emergency. These...
A Brief History of the Defibrillator
A Brief History of The Defibrillator. When Was The Defibrillator Invented?
Claude S. Beck, an American surgeon, performed the first recorded example of successful defibrillation...
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...
Effects of Sleep Apnea on Heart Disease and Stroke
Effects of Sleep Apnea on Heart Disease
Snoring is annoying but harmless, right? Maybe not. While regular snoring is a nuisance, sleep apnea, a closely related and common condition,...
Blood Pressure Guidelines, Definitions and Risk Factors (2021)
Blood Pressure Guidelines, Definitions and Risk Factors (2021)
One of the biggest threats we all face is cardiovascular complications. Cardiovascular complications can cause...
Role of Fat Intake in Cardiovascular Disease
Advisory Clarifies the Role of Fat Intake in Cardiovascular Disease
A recent advisory issued by the American Heart Association has important news for those at risk of cardiovascular...
FAQs Related to COVID-19 and CPR Training and Performance
Community FAQs Related to COVID-19 and CPR Training and Performance
Can I get COVID-19 from performing CPR?
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, the situation...
How Air Pollution Can Increase Heart Disease and Stroke Risk
How Air Pollution Can Increase Heart Disease and Stroke Risk
Getting outside for some fresh air and exercise is a good way to improve your heart and overall health. What happens...
The Relationship Between Covid-19 and Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Important updates regarding the relationship between sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) and COVID-19
AED USA received an email newsletter from The Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation on...
AED Defibrillators: Life-Saving Protection for Coronavirus Victims with Heart Problems
AED Defibrillators: Life-Saving Protection for Coronavirus Victims with Heart Problems
As coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to spread, Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs)...
AED USA provides Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs), Accessories, First Aid/CPR/AED Certified Training & AED Compliance Management to individuals and organizations throughout North America.
