2.7K views · 73 reactions | An extravascular ICD with a substernal lead might retain the benefits, and avoid the risks, of transvenous and subcutaneous ICDs, but data on safety and efficacy are needed. New research findings are summarized in a short video. https://nej.md/3C0yLNL | The New England Journal of Medicine | Facebook

93K views · 345 reactions | For every minute without CPR and defibrillation your chance of survival diminishes by 10% Act fast. This is how to use an A.E.D or automated external defibrillator | This Morning | Facebook

An AED, or Automated External Defibrillator,🫀 is a portable, easy-to-use medical device that can restart a heart during sudden cardiac arrest. It analyzes the heart's rhythm and, if a shock is needed, delivers a controlled electric shock to restore a normal rhythm. AEDs are designed for use by the public, often found in public places like schools, gyms, and workplaces, and provide voice and visual prompts to guide the user through the process. How an AED works When turned on, the device uses vo