Handling Heart Issues
For those who have a history of heart problems, it’s vital to know and make sure others around you know where the AEDs (automated external defibrillators) are and how to use them in case of a heart attack episode. The prevalence of AEDs in public places continues to grow, and, when used properly, they can be lifesaving tools with the ability to prevent a trip from ending in tragedy, says cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon Jonathan Fong, MD, of the Venice-Ocala Heart Institute. Fong advises you learn how to safely operate an AED by researching an area educational course given at most Red Cross locations.
