Cardiac
HEART DISEASE: A LEADING FACTOR IN SUDDEN CARDIAC EVENTS AND DEATHS
The strenuous activities and heat stress faced by first responders place extreme demands on the heart, arteries and circulatory system. A stroke or heart attack during a fire event is a constant threat. The articles, research studies and other information found here will help you better understand cardiac risks and how to mitigate their impact on your health, well-being and ability to save lives.
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Here you can discover fascinating articles and groundbreaking research into many cardiac-related issues affecting emergency personnel. From the phenomena of sudden cardiac death among younger first responders to the effects of obesity, stress and other chronic conditions on the heart to evidence-based approaches that can help reduce cardiac disease within our profession. These resources can be filtered or viewed by tag, audience type or category of post.
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Changes in central BP, arterial stiffness, endothelial function and wave reflection after acute firefighting train-ing may provide insight regarding the vascular stress encountered in this population.
Obesity is an established cardiovascular risk factor that is associated with increased cardiovascular disease mortality and morbidity. Obese firefighters are at increased risk for on-duty coronary heart disease events and cardiovascular disease retirements.