The Maintenance and Lifespan of AED Units

AEDs are one of the most popular defibrillators on the market for public use, and it’s easy to see why. They’re durable, easy to maintain and easy to use even by untrained bystanders, making them a highly practical as well as affordable investment for any organisation. Here’s some insight into maintaining your AED. Defibrillator Lifespan […]

Recovering from a Heart Attack? Here’s Some Advice

Recovering from a Heart Attack? Here’s Some Advice

If you are recovering from a heart attack, you’re not alone. In fact, one patient is admitted to a hospital in Australia suffering from a heart attack every 9 minutes! Of those patients, 21 don’t make it out of the hospital, so you can count yourself as one of the luckiest people in the country. […]

What is the Difference Between a Heart Attack and Cardiac Arrest?

Both a heart attack and cardiac arrest affect the heart muscle, so these terms often get used interchangeably – but the reality is that they are very different conditions requiring very different treatment. Here’s some insight so that you can react the right way when someone is experiencing either of these conditions. What is Sudden […]

How to Eat Your Way to a Healthy Heart

How to Eat Your Way to a Healthy Heart

We all know by now that exercising and physical activity is good for your heart, but let’s face it – some of us enjoy opening the fridge much more than throwing on those running shoes. The good news is that with a few changes to your diet, you can help your heart get healthy – […]

How to Use a Defibrillator for Sudden Cardiac Arrest

When a medical emergency strikes, it’s important to act quickly to save lives and deliver essential treatment and care while waiting for emergency services. While many workplaces, offices and public spaces have an AED onsite, many people worry that they don’t have the required skills or knowledge to operate one properly. Here’s some important information […]

An AED Guide to HeartSine Defibrillators

An AED Guide to HeartSine Defibrillators

When shopping for an AED (automated external defibrillator) for your home, school or workplace, it’s important to know who the best manufacturers on the market are and what they have to offer. This not only ensures that you get a high-quality product, but that you can also rely on easy access to customer support, spares […]

Understanding the Links Between Obesity and Heart Disease

Understanding the Links Between Obesity and Heart Disease

If you’ve been following our blog, you’ve probably seen a number of articles where we talk about combatting obesity by getting more active (and enjoying it!), eating healthily, and even adopting a dog. But what exactly does obesity have to do with heart disease and sudden cardiac arrest (SCA)? How can shedding excess kilograms really […]