–This weeks blog post is an excerpt taken from an CNN article published July 28th, 2010. The new information could save the life of a friend or loved one. (CNN) — You’re in a restaurant, or at an airport, or on a crowded street. The man or woman next to you crumples to the ground. Do you know what to do? Anyone trained in CPR knows the first step: Check for breathing, and check for a pulse. If there’s no heartbeat — what then? That question has been the subject of intense debate, especially since 2008 when the American Heart Association said that bystanders could try and keep a cardiac arrest victim alive just by pressing on the chest in a hard, quick rhythm. How fast? The exact pace of the Bee Gees’ “Staying Alive.” A big part of the … Continue reading
Thousands of people witness or experience first hand the symptoms of a heart attack, but most people can’t recognize some of the most common symptoms, according to the AHA (American Heart Association). Chances are, you’ve seen a television show or movie where a character suddenly experiences severe chest pains, and is clearly having a heart attack. Real life isn’t always so simple! This week, as part of American Heart Month, we want to recap some of the signs of a heart attack and suggest a quiz from the AHA. Here are some signs and resources for recognizing a heart attack from the American Heart Association: -Chest discomfort. The pain can come and go, or last continuously. -Discomfort in other areas of the body. Discomfort or pain areas are both arms, the back, neck, jaw, or stomach. -Shortness of breath. This … Continue reading
