Happy World Heart Day!

[Kaz747]

29th September is World Heart Day. I know we are very aware of our hearts. This blog post was written by one of our local cardiothoracic surgeons, Dr Nikki Stamp.

hif.com.au/blog/general-med...

[CDreamer]

Thank you for sharing that. Great blog & early morning read.

My husband just asked me what I was reading so I told him that I was reading about the difference between a heart attack and cardiac arrest. Quick as a flash he told me the difference - A heart attack is when the heart tribe attack but beware because the cardiac tribe are readying themselves to make an arrest.

See what I have to live with..........that the Irish for you. X

[Kaz747 in reply to CDreamer]

I’ve read the book that Dr Stamp wrote and I’m going to a free public lecture that she’s giving in November. I don’t want to meet her (or any other heart surgeon) in an operating theatre. She’s working hard at educating people so they don’t end up in a cardiac ward.

[CDreamer in reply to Kaz747]

She has a great way of explaining in a simple none jargon and understandable way.

[Kaz747 in reply to CDreamer]

She did a documentary for ABC TV which is now on YouTube so you should be able to watch it

youtu.be/_rZY0tbjr6s(Not working as expected?)

And her book is an easy read too

drnikkistamp.com

[sann in reply to CDreamer]

Hi CDreamer it’s Sann I’m having trouble with my I pad, can’t seem to get a post up to tell you about Jason so just a quick note, he’s had his op, successful, but has an infection now, I will try later on and chat, hope all the other kind people on here see this, will try again tomorrow, and millions of thanks for you all supporting me xxx Sann

[BobD Volunteer]

The only problem with CPR is that you brake people's ribs if you are doing it properly. Small price to pay for survival as I know so don't feel bad about it. If you don't then you aren't doing it right.

[Kaz747 in reply to BobD]

Yep, a broken rib is easier to fix than a ‘broken’ heart

[BobD Volunteer in reply to Kaz747]

Don't half bloody hurt though! And not so much of the a rib. LOTS!