With the start of Heart Month, it’s important to review some of the tools that are readily available to save someone’s life. What if that “someone” is somebody close to you? Are you prepared to jump to their rescue? Tools such as AEDs (automated external defibrillators) and CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) can save lives. Unfortunately, not many people know how to put them to use. Here’s what you need to know.
Host:
Jonathan Fialkow, M.D., chief of cardiology at Baptist Hospital and Chief Population Health Officer at Baptist Health.
Guest:
Eli Friedman, M.D., Medical Director of Sports Cardiology at Baptist Health’s, Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute.