Arrhythmia Alliance
Heather Richards, who lost her husband to sudden cardiac arrest, presents the Radio 4 Appeal for Arrhythmia Alliance.
Reg Charity:1107496
To Give:
- Freephone 0800 404 8144
- Freepost BBC Radio 4 Appeal, mark the back of the envelope Arrhythmia Alliance.
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Arrhythmia Alliance
Arrhythmia Alliance is a coalition of patients, charities, professional medical organisations and industry groups that work together to improve the diagnosis, treatment and quality of life for all those affected by heart rhythm disorders.
How YOU can make a difference and save a life
Arrhythmia Alliance launched its Hearts & Goals campaign in partnership with Fabrice Muamba and Bolton Wanderers Football Club with the aim of saving lives from sudden cardiac arrest.
When Fabrice collapsed in March 2012 during an FA Cup game at White Hart Lane there was little awareness of sudden cardiac arrest. Fabrice was fortunate to receive immediate medical attention on the pitch with CPR and defibrillation from an AED (automated external defibrillator) to shock his heart back into rhythm. His heart stopped for 78 minutes and he survived, but many others are not so lucky…
Placing life-saving public access AEDs across the UK
In the event of a sudden cardiac arrest, which can strike anyone at any time, every minute counts and early action before the emergency services arrive is vital to save a life. An AED can increase the chance of survival from 5% to over 50% when combined with CPR, and can be used by anyone safely and effectively, even without training.
Hearts & Goals
Through Hearts & Goals, Arrhythmia Alliance aims to ensure nationwide availability of public access AEDs, so that life-saving equipment is available to anyone in the event of a sudden cardiac arrest.
CPR and AED training for communities
These educational sessions provide the confidence and reassurance needed to intervene in an emergency.
Broadcasts
- Sun 24 Nov 201307:55BBC Radio 4 FM
- Sun 24 Nov 201321:26BBC Radio 4
- Thu 28 Nov 201315:27BBC Radio 4
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