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- Implantable cardiac devices
A person with an artificial cardiac pacemaker can live a normal life and can still perform moderate to strenuous activities.
- Infection risk - cardiac surgery and mycobacteria
Mycobacterium chimaera is a type of bacterium known as a non-tuberculous mycobacterium (NTM). There is a risk that heater cooler units (HCUs) used in cardiac (heart) surgery may be contaminated with Mycobacterium chimaera, and that exposure of patients to the exhaust from these units in the operating theatre may lead to the development of a serious infection up to several years post-surgery.
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
CPR is a life-saving skill that everyone should learn from an accredited organisation.
- Living with a heart condition
Attending cardiac rehabilitation will help you to create a good foundation for living with your heart condition.
- Coma
A wide range of illnesses, conditions and events can cause coma.
- ECG test
A doctor may recommend an electrocardiogram for patients who may be at risk of heart disease because of family history, smoking, overweight, diabetes or other conditions.
- Hypothermia
The early responses to hypothermia will be moving around, seeking shelter, hair standing on end (goosebumps) and shivering.
- Recovering from a heart attack
Make sure you follow your plan when you leave hospital, take your medication and keep your appointments with doctors.
- Electric shock
Always disconnect the power supply before trying to help a victim of electric shock.
- MDMA (ecstasy)
MDMA (ecstasy) is an illegal stimulant and hallucinogenic drug that can cause stroke and heart attack.