Tag Archives: Heart Failure
Treat heart disease before it’s a crisis!
It is estimated that greater than 80 per cent of men and women over age 50 have arteriosclerosis (hardening of the arteries with cholesterol containing plaque).
Hear attack victims now receiving care much faster.
More than 90 percent of patients requiring emergency angioplasty are now treated within recommended 90 minutes.
The day after Christmas is dangerous to your health!
(Health.com) – December 26 is historically one of the most dangerous days of the year for people vulnerable to cardiac problems, including heart attacks, arrhythmias, and heart failure.
One in four hospitalized heart failure patients with Medicare back in hospital within a month
Here is a great study courtesy of the American Heart Association.
Study highlights:
Roughly a quarter of Medicare patients hospitalized for heart failure are back in the hospital within 30 days.
Evidence growing of air pollution’s link to heart disease & death
Statement highlights:
Air pollution is a risk factor for heart disease; however people can take action to reduce their individual risk.
Exposure to fine particulate matter over a few hours or weeks can trigger cardiovascular deaths, heart [...]
911 protocol question for Adults vs. Children/Infants
Here’s a great question that one of our instructors had. I love it when instructors are continually trying to broaden their knowledge.
Keep up the good work!
Top Ten Things To Know Racial Differences in Survival After In-Hospital Cardiac Arrest
1. In hospital cardiac arrest (IHCA) due to a ventricular arrhythmia is an emergent condition for which there is little debate regarding clinical appropriateness of treatment-defibrillation in eligible patients.
Hospital Care for Heart Attack, Heart Failure Patients Varies Across Nation
DALLAS, July 9, 2009Â – The 30-day mortality (death) and readmission rates for acute care of heart attack and heart failure patients vary significantly from hospital to hospital across the nation,