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A Hearty Life

August 7th, 2007

A New Suggestion For CPR Resuscitation, No Mouth-To-Mouth

A new study once again on CPR… UA’s Sarver Heart Center, and a CPR research group have pioneered a new type of CPR known as cardio-cerebral resuscitation. This this type of CPR suggests 100 forceful compressions with no mouth-to-mouth.
“Compressions, for them to be effective, have to be fast and forceful. People tend […]

By Kendra James, RN -- 1 comment

August 1st, 2007

Diesel Exhaust Can Trigger A Heart Attack

Scientists have long reported that deaths from lung diseases, heart attacks and strokes are significantly higher on days with high pollution levels, the newspaper said.
This was reported out of Los Angeles, imagine that. A US study has shown the exposure to diesel exhaust can cause heart disease in people with high cholesterol. Hmm… […]

By Kendra James, RN -- 0 comments