An emergency comes up suddenly and requires actions and immediate care. When an accident happens, those on the scene are called first responders and are critical to the chances of survival; therefore, CPR and first aid are important skills to...
Coronary artery disease is a condition in which the arteries of a person's heart have plaque buildup, decreasing the passageway for blood and oxygen to flow to the heart. A person will suffer from a heart attack, or myocardial infarction, if a...
The University of Maryland Medical Center calls stroke the leading cause of disability among Americans, with 150,000 dying from stroke each year. Stroke occurs when oxygen is cut off from your brain due to blockage or rupture of one of the brain's...
First aid is the performance of initial care for a person injured or struck by heart attack, stroke, or other illness. The care is usually performed by layperson -- not a doctor or other healthcare professional -- and acts as a temporary measure...
Exercise is an essential part of a healthy lifestyle. In rare cases, though, physical activity can trigger health crises like asthma attacks or heat stroke. By learning to distinguish true warning signs of danger from normal effects of exercise,...
Emergencies can happen anywhere at anytime. Aside from heart attacks and strokes, learning CPR and first aid can provide the knowledge to assist someone who is bleeding, choking or experiencing symptoms from a chronic medical illness or side...
