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What do you know about Syncope?

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Syncope (fainting episodes) are often the leading symptom to an underlying heart rhythm disorder and some arrhythmias can lead to Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA).

This World #RestartaHeart Day, 🌍 we are talking about the importance of CPR combined with defibrillators during SCA. πŸ’™ Take a look at the #DefibsSaveLives campaign to learn more about the Chain of Survival, and guides on using an AED.

πŸ“’ Check out these #DefibsSaveLives resources : heartrhythmalliance.org/aa/...

πŸ“’ CPR and the chain of survival : heartrhythmalliance.org/aa/...

πŸ“’ Hear a personal story, from SCA survivor Bernard Gallacher OBE : heartrhythmalliance.org/def...

πŸ“’ Visit our STARS virtual office : virtual.heartrhythmalliance...

If you would like any support, advice or information, then please do not hesitate to contact our Patient Services Team : info@stars-international.org

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