• Survive a heart attack? Learn more!!

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    DID YOU KNOW? If defibrillation is administered within one minute of collapse, the survival rate for sudden heart failure goes up 90 percent. “Timing is key to survival. Waiting even 10 minutes to defibrillate drops the chances of survival to 10 percent,” says John Lynn Jefferies, MD. This is a free, live, on-line question and answer session where you and your readers can ask questions in real-time.  It’s a chance to talk to knowledgeable and experienced doctors and get answers right on the spot. The Q and A takes place April 9th from 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. EST with Jeffrey Towbin, MD and John Lynn Jefferies, MD. Ladies, do YOU know the symptoms of a heart attack? They are different than a mans. (WHO knew!??) Check out the link below for more information! RSVP Here! : http://liveevent.cincinnatichildrensblog.org/events/heart-failure-athletes Per The Mayo Clinic A heart attack occurs when an artery that sends blood and oxygen to the heart is blocked. Fatty, cholesterol-containing deposits build up over time, forming plaques in the heart’s arteries. If a plaque ruptures, a blood clot can form. The clot can block arteries, causing a heart attack. When to see a doctor Get help right away if you think you’re…