Cardiac arrest

Mending a broken Heart

New advances in 3D printing and stem cell technology has the potential to fix up hearts after damage from heart attacks. This would obviate the need for high-risk heart transplants in many cases, as effectively new heart material can be generated to fit into the part that has been damaged. The stem cell technology prevents …

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Heart Foundation calls for greater funding to install AED’s

Sudden cardiac arrest can strike anywhere, anytime, and is often fatal without prompt and appropriate intervention from bystanders. This message comes as The Heart Foundation is calling for greater funding and support to install greater numbers of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) in public facilities and for further regulation for e-cigarettes, tobacco and junk food advertising …

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