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What does the Aortic Valve do in the heart?

What does the Aortic Valve do in the heart?

Shane Yole

What is the function of the aortic valve? The primary function of the aortic valve is to prevent the backflow of blood into the left ventricle. When the ventricle contracts,...

What does the Aortic Valve do in the heart?

Shane Yole

What is the function of the aortic valve? The primary function of the aortic valve is to prevent the backflow of blood into the left ventricle. When the ventricle contracts,...

What does the Mitral Valve do in the heart?

What does the Mitral Valve do in the heart?

Shane Yole

The mitral valve is a vital component of the heart, ensuring proper blood flow, preventing regurgitation, and facilitating efficient ventricular contraction. Understanding the role of the mitral valve helps us...

What does the Mitral Valve do in the heart?

Shane Yole

The mitral valve is a vital component of the heart, ensuring proper blood flow, preventing regurgitation, and facilitating efficient ventricular contraction. Understanding the role of the mitral valve helps us...

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What Do We Die From?

Shane Yole

What are the leading causes of death worldwide? According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the top three leading causes of death globally are: Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) - accounting for...

What Do We Die From?

Shane Yole

What are the leading causes of death worldwide? According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the top three leading causes of death globally are: Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) - accounting for...

What is CPR?

What is CPR?

Shane Yole

CPR is a life-saving technique that can make a significant difference in someone's chances of survival. It is important to stay calm, follow the steps, and continue performing CPR until...

What is CPR?

Shane Yole

CPR is a life-saving technique that can make a significant difference in someone's chances of survival. It is important to stay calm, follow the steps, and continue performing CPR until...

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How to perform CPR

Shane Yole

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a life-saving technique that can be performed by anyone in the event of cardiac arrest. It involves a combination of chest compressions and rescue breaths to...

How to perform CPR

Shane Yole

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a life-saving technique that can be performed by anyone in the event of cardiac arrest. It involves a combination of chest compressions and rescue breaths to...

What are the consequences of vaping?

What are the consequences of vaping?

Shane Yole

When it comes to vaping, the long-term effects are still largely unknown. However, current evidence suggests that vaping is likely safer than smoking but not safer than not smoking at...

What are the consequences of vaping?

Shane Yole

When it comes to vaping, the long-term effects are still largely unknown. However, current evidence suggests that vaping is likely safer than smoking but not safer than not smoking at...

  • Is regional Echocardiography underserviced in Australia?

    Is regional Echocardiography underserviced in A...

    By improving access to echocardiography services in regional areas, healthcare providers can ensure that all patients, regardless of their location, receive timely and high-quality care for their heart health needs.

    Is regional Echocardiography underserviced in A...

    By improving access to echocardiography services in regional areas, healthcare providers can ensure that all patients, regardless of their location, receive timely and high-quality care for their heart health needs.

  • AED for personal use at home.

    AED for personal use at home.

    When it comes to cardiac emergencies, every second counts. Sudden cardiac arrest can happen to anyone, anywhere, at any time. Having an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) at home can make...

    AED for personal use at home.

    When it comes to cardiac emergencies, every second counts. Sudden cardiac arrest can happen to anyone, anywhere, at any time. Having an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) at home can make...

  • What is a public access fully automatic AED?

    What is a public access fully automatic AED?

    Sudden cardiac arrest can happen to anyone, anywhere, at any time. Having Public Access Fully Automatic AEDs readily available in public spaces can make a life-saving difference in those critical...

    What is a public access fully automatic AED?

    Sudden cardiac arrest can happen to anyone, anywhere, at any time. Having Public Access Fully Automatic AEDs readily available in public spaces can make a life-saving difference in those critical...

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