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The early death of more than a dozen bodybuilders from heart attacks and other heart-related events over the past few years seems surprising given that we're talking about young men and women who exercise regularly. However, looking a little more closely at the sport reveals several factors that [...]

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When you've just started a running habit—or perhaps you're a seasoned runner—feeling your heart hurt can be a scary experience. Fortunately, most causes of chest pain while running are benign, but it's possible that it could be serious or at least something that needs to be looked at by a [...]

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A heart ablation procedure is sometimes used to resolve heart arrhythmias, but if you experience an arrhythmia recurrence, how many times can you have a heart ablation? The area of arrhythmia recurrence and effective techniques to stop them is still the object of study, but research does indicate a [...]

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We talk a lot about cardiovascular disease and the heart, but why is heart health important? Once you understand why it's so important to look after your heart, starting to make dietary and lifestyle changes suddenly makes a whole lot of sense. Why Heart Health Matters Just as the engine of a car [...]

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AED batteries are the source of the electric shock used to reverse sudden cardiac arrest, which is why it's so critical to understand AED battery life and ensure that replacement batteries are available. While battery life varies between manufacturers and models, AED batteries typically last [...]

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Knowing how to find the serial number on your AED can be helpful if you want: additional information about the model you have to register your AED with the manufacturer and local authorities to replace the pads or battery to make a claim regarding a product recall While the exact [...]

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There are several error messages that you might see or hear when using the ZOLL AED Plus, including a failed self-test, a "change batteries" prompt, a "plug in cable" prompt, a "release shock button" prompt, an "analysis halted, keep victim still" prompt, a red "X" in the status indicator window, [...]

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If someone in your family has suffered a heart attack, sudden cardiac arrest, or sudden cardiac death, it's only natural to wonder whether you might also be at risk. According to simple statistics, a family history of heart disease makes it more likely that you will also develop heart disease, [...]