CPR Class Memphis

An important aspect of lowering your risk of heart disease that both men and women are equally at a risk of is managing your lifestyle and risk factors, such as physical activity, quality of diet, smoking, body mass index (BMI), blood pressure, blood cholesterol or blood glucose. High blood pressure and high (LDL “bad”) cholesterol are the major heart disease risk factors. Unfortunately, every American has at least more than one risk factor, and the best way to know about your risk factors that put you at an increased risk for developing heart disease is by taking screening tests or requesting screening tests during regular visits to your doctor. A screening test allows you to start changing your health in a positive way. You are able to modify the risk factors (the controllable ones like high blood pressure and high cholesterol) to cut down on your heart disease risk. Doctors recommend starting to take cardiovascular screening tests from age 20, which should be followed up frequentl...

You do not need to be a medical provider to undergo CPR training. There are classes designed for both health care and non-healthcare providers. CPR stands for cardiopulmonary resuscitation that comprises chest compressions and rescue breaths. It is a lifesaving technique worth learning. Proper application of the technique can revive the life of a victim struck with a sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). SCA is a cardiac emergency where a victim would require immediate treatment for survival. Sadly, only about half of Americans know how to perform this procedure. This is pretty evident from the rising number of death cases due to a sudden cardiac arrest worldwide. Training in this lifesaving procedure is the need of the hour. Most cardiac arrests occur outside of the hospitals. Unfortunately, most such victims die due to lack of knowledge in the technique on the part of the bystanders that cost the victims their life. Contrary to popular belief, CPR is a very easy skill to learn. Having said ...