CPR - Cardiac CareHeart HealthInformative Heart Rhythm Week 2024

Understanding Heart Arrhythmias this Heart Rhythm Week

Heart Rhythm Week is a vital initiative aimed at increasing awareness about heart arrhythmias, their causes, and the importance of monitoring heart rhythms. In this article we will delve into what heart arrhythmias are, their causes, and types, and offer practical advice on how to check your heart rhythm.

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CPR - Cardiac CareFirst AidHeart HealthInformativePreventive HealthTraining Defibrillators in WA Schools

Defibrillators in WA Schools | Updated 2023/2024 Mandate

In the fast-paced school environment, the safety of students and staff is paramount. A key aspect of school safety is the presence of defibrillators, or Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs), on school premises. On November 15 2023, Department of Education Director General Lisa Rodgers released an official CEO instruction mandating Automated External Defibrillators in all WA public schools by 30 June 2024, effective from 15 November 2023.

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First AidHeart HealthInformativePreventive Health Understanding Blood Pressure

Understanding Blood Pressure: Importance in Medical Diagnostics and How to Monitor it

Blood pressure is the force of the blood circulating against the walls of one’s arteries as the heart pumps blood throughout the body. Blood pressure fluctuates throughout the day depending on the needs of your body. Sleep, exercise, breathing, the position of your body and emotional state can all have an affect on your blood pressure.

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