[cs_content][cs_section parallax="false" style="margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;"][cs_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" style="margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;"][cs_column fade="false" fade_animation="in" fade_animation_offset="45px" fade_duration="750" type="1/1" style="padding: 0px;"][cs_text]Every one of us has family and friends we love and are concerned about their health. Especially if they ever suffer from a heart attack. Cardiac conditions can range from mild to sever without warning. Some cardiac conditions are chronic while others will make you drop dead suddenly, such as sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). In this blog, I like to talk about the different cardiac conditions and who should have AED’s with trained people in Cardio Pulmonary Recusitation CPR.[/cs_text][x_custom_headline level="h2" looks_like="h3" accent="false"]Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA)[/x_custom_headline][cs_text]SCA is the leading cause of death in the United States. The main reason why SCA is so deadly is that there is no warning to when someone will suffer from it. The cause of SCA is the disruption of heart pacemaker which then stops the heart from beating. To treat someone suffering from SCA is to start CPR and then get an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) to shock the heart and restart the pacemaker of the heart. The Survival rate for SCA is around 10%, and the reason is that CPR and the AED not utilized early enough.[/cs_text][x_custom_headline level="h2" looks_like="h3" accent="false"]Angina [/x_custom_headline][cs_text]Angina is a cardiac condition where blood has trouble getting to the heart muscles. The symptoms of angina are similar to a person having a heart attack. Symptoms of angina are shortness of breath, chest pains, indigestion, radiating pains down arm and face. Some people claim pressure in the chest. The treatment is asprin, nitroglycerin, and oxygen during emergencies. During some angina, flare ups can lead to a collapse, and CPR may be needed.[/cs_text][x_custom_headline level="h2" looks_like="h3" accent="false"]Cardiomyopathy[/x_custom_headline][cs_text]Cardiomyopaty is a heart condition where the heart muscle is abnormal. There are three main types of cardiomyopathy, which is dialation, hypertrophic, and restrictive. All three conditions restrict the blood flow through the body. This heart condition can lead to heart failure. The symptoms can lead to shortness of breath, heart palpatations, fatigue, and swollen lymbs. Anyone suffering from this condition needs to have support and people around them who know CPR and trained in the use of an AED.[/cs_text][cs_text]If you or anyone you know is suffering from any of these cardiac conditions, it’s highly recommended that you have people trained in CPR and how to operate an AED. AED’s can increase the chance of survival up to 70%. The Beating Heart Center can provide you with CPR training and get an AED placed in your home. Our programs are very efficient and work well with you and your family schedule.[/cs_text][/cs_column][/cs_row][/cs_section][/cs_content]
