CPR Class Memphis

There are a number of factors that go on to tell whether your heart is getting stronger or weakening with each passing day. Whenever we talk about the risk factors or warning signs, our discussions just remain confined to high blood pressure, high levels of LDL (bad) cholesterol and high blood glucose levels (which, of course, are major heart disease risk factors). However, there are other numbers, too, that you should know for the health of your ticker. This blog aims to throw light upon those critical numbers. So read on: Body Mass Index (BMI) - BMI basically helps to understand whether your weight is in a healthy range. High BMI (between 25 and 29.9) means you are overweight, and are at an increased risk for high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, and other chronic illnesses. It is important to achieve a BMI score between 18.5 and 24.9. If your BMI is excessively high, say 30 or above, which means you are obese- a major heart disease risk factor. Your next step is to work w...

Heart disease is a leading cause of mortality across the globe. It is true Covid took precedent over everything else, but it’s high time your focus went back to the health of your ticker that remains the leading killer of both women and men worldwide. The best way to keep heart disease from developing is by eating better meaning eating the right stuff and avoiding all the junk and fast foods that makes your ticker more vulnerable to diseases. Eat your way to better heart health: Replace red meat with plant protein - Studies have found increase in the average lifespan for those that consumed more plant protein, such as beans, whole grains, while cutting back on red meat. This can drastically cut your heart disease risk. Avoid ultra-processed foods (chocolate, chips, candy, ice-cream, fries, and packaged soups) at all costs. Breakfast is an important meal - The importance of breakfast as a meal cannot be emphasized enough. As per research, individuals are more likely to die of ca...

People often confuse a heart attack and a cardiac arrest. The similarity ends at both being life-threatening heart conditions. A person struck with either of the two would need swift treatment, or it may cost the person his life. The symptoms and causes vary for both the conditions, and knowing the difference can contribute towards an individual’s survival. A cardiac arrest occurs all of a sudden with the ticker suddenly stopping beating. A heart attack (myocardial infarction- MI) can cause a sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). An individual struck with SCA will become unconscious and collapse . The person will require treatment with CPR and AED (available in most public places) to survive. Proper application of the CPR procedure (chest compressions and rescue breaths) will stabilise the condition of the person (by keeping oxygenated blood flowing through the body) until the arrival of emergency medical services. This highlights the importance of CPR training on the part of one and all. The...