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Heart Attack

The common term for myocardial infarction. See myocardial infarction.

Heart Rate

Also known as heart pulse, the heart rate refers to the number of heart beats per minute. The normal adults resting heart rate is between 60 and 100 beats per minute.

HeartSine

HeartSine are the UK manufacturers of some of the most popular defibs on the market. Featuring unique battery, electrode pad and defib unit life spans (some of the longest available on the market) you can be assured of quality. HeartSine models include the Samaritan PAD 300P defib, the Samaritan PAD 350P defib and the Samaritan PAD 500P defib.