What Heart Patients Should Know Now about Implantable DefibrillatorsICDs or implantable defibrillators save lives but are expensive therapy. They are sometimes challenged for cost effectiveness, but studies support that ICD therapy is indeed cost effective. The biggest challenge is getting people who could benefit from ICDs to realize they might need one. Three out of four people who could get life-saving benefits from an ICD do not have one!
Doctor Says You Need a Pacemaker? The Three Biggest Mistakes To AvoidIf you are suddenly confronted with the decision to get a pacemaker ... what should you do? While any medical decision can be harrowing, there are three specific pitfalls to making the choice about getting a pacemaker. Learn what they are and how to avoid them in this easy-to-understand article.
The Amazing Things Christianity Has Done to Advance the Cause of Women's RightsChristianity is often castigated as being a force that holds women back, but actually the opposite is the case. While many ancient (and even some modern) cultures and religions tend to view women as second-class citizens, Jesus taught about women and children in a radical way, paving the way for females to be considered equal to men and for children to be protected and valued.
Can You Trust Cruise Websites for the Facts about Cruising?There is a lot of information on cruises and cruise vacation deals online, but how much of it can you trust? Many sites let passengers review their experiences. Should you go by that when booking a cruise? Find out where you can find out ... about cruising.
The Four Things Scripture Says Every Parent Must KnowThe Bible gives four key points on raising children. Parents should raise children with a distinct goal in mind--and it's not necessarily to see them be happy, fulfilled individuals. The Bible mentions one specific task that parents cannot give to another person, no matter how competent that other person is. Beyond that, the Bible talks about discipline and the one thing parents must never ever do to their children.
A Primer for New Pacemaker or Defibrillator PatientsIf you or a loved one just got a new pacemaker or defibrillator, it may seem like you've got a big adjustment ahead of you. Actually, things may be much more normal than you imagined. Getting used to life with a pacemaker or defibrillator won't take long!
The Truth About Women of the BibleWomen of the Bible represent a diverse sampling of females, ranging from royalty (Queen Esther) to migrant farm workers (Ruth) and from the very good (Mary, the mother of Jesus) to the very bad (Jezebel). Women were warriors (Deborah), merchants (Lydia), landowners (the unnamed Proverbs 31 woman), mothers (Leah, Hannah, Sarah) and prophetesses (Miriam, Anna).
Arrhythmias, Pacemakers, and Heart AttacksIf you've been told you need a pacemaker, it does not mean you are at increased risk for a heart attack. In fact, pacemakers are implanted to treat an irregular heart rhythm which actually has nothing to do with a heart attack. Irregular heart rhythms, or arrhythmias, can often be successfully treated with a pacemaker.
Why Pacemaker Recalls May Soon be Called Something ElseA recent meeting of arrhythmia and pacemaker specialists has addressed the issue of pacemaker safety and, in part, recommended that the FDA, regulatory agencies, and physicians stop using the word 'recall' and instead substitute 'safety advisory.' While this may seem like semantics to you, the real core is how to manage the delicate problem of mechanical trouble in implantable devices.
Advance Your Writing Career ... Online!The world used to look down on self-publishing, but it's more popular than ever. An even greater opportunity for writers to produce (and profit from) their own works involves Internet publishing. It's not an easy field--it requires some learning--but it allows writers a way to economically produce, market, distribute, and make money from their own products--without benefit of publisher!
Why Queen Esther of the Bible Remains a Controversial FigureEsther is one of the most unusual books of the Bible, but it is not often studied. Esther reads more like a novel than a Bible story--with suspenseful twists and turns and reversals of fortune--that make traditional verse-by-verse study difficult. Esther is overlooked sometimes because it is not an overtly religious book at all--yet it is clearly one of the most important books of Scripture, in fa
Defibrillators Shock a Runaway Heart Back to NormalDefibrillators are devices that use a large jolt of energy to reset the heart during episodes of sudden cardiac arrest. External defibrillators use paddles to shock the heart rhythm through the chest, but there are also implantable defibrillators which operate constantly, beat by beat of the heart, to defibrillate the heart instantly if it is required. Here is how and why defibrillators do what th
What You Should Know About a 50-Year-Old Heart Therapy That Is Surprisingly ModernPacemakers may seem like brand-new technology but they've been around for 50 years this year! In that time, the pacemaker has undergone a lot of changes, from a large, clunky, short-lived, basic, battery-powered device to today's small mini-computers that can be implanted in day surgery. If you or a loved one need a pacemaker, you'll be joining the millions of people all over the world who have be
Esther of the Bible Could Teach Women Today a Thing or Two About Politics ... and Religion!Women have always played significant roles in history. Even before the dawn of the Golden Age of Greece, a woman came to power seemingly by accident who managed to thwart a genocidal plan to kill off the Jews. The Book of Esther in the Bible is a story about destiny, fate, politics, and how one brave woman saved her people.
Pacemaker Basics in Plain English!Pacemakers have been around for 50 years and are considered safe and effective treatment for many forms of arrhythmia. Yet when a person finds out he or she (or a family member or friend) needs to get a pacemaker, there is not a great deal of information available about this procedure, which has benefited literally millions of people around the world. Here are some facts.
Find Out What Debt Consolidation Really Means ... Now and Later On Down the RoadDebt consolidation is a term that is used a lot for a wide range of financial plans to help people manage overwhelming debt. But in truth, these plans can be quite different with different consequences. Pure debt consolidation is a great solution for many people facing large debt, but they need to understand what debt consolidation is and is not.
Seven Things You Probably Believe About Debt (But Should Not)Debt is a familiar topic but not one that is frequently discussed. That's why there are many mistaken beliefs about debt. These beliefs can hurt your ability to navigate your way out of debt!
Dreaming of More Income? Why That Can't Fix Your Financial Health!Many people struggling with finances dream about coming into money or boosting their income. The financial equation actually has two parts: what you earn and what you spend. We don't have as much control over earnings as we do over what we spend, particularly in discretionary areas. In fact, you can dramatically improve your financial situation if you can control your spending patterns.
Debunking the Top 10 Myths about Debt ConsolidationDebt consolidation is a highly ethical, reputable way to manage certain kinds of debts, but many people do not know much about it. Worse, many people who might benefit from debt consolidation don't have a clear understanding of how it works and how it can help them. Here are ten commonly believed myths about what debt consolidation is ... and isn't!
How Writers Can Make Money OnlineWriters have great opportunities to earn a living or at least a second income online, but only if they first understand the basic business models for online writing. There are really only two, if you take it in broad strokes. And just about any writer can learn to work either model!
Writers, Awake! Don't Snooze Through the Revolution in Your Business!Writers can now take advantage of a whole new business model that basically takes the publisher out of the equation. The line between writing and publishing is not just blurred, it's gone. But how many writers today realize their good fortune?
What Freelance Writers Must Know about Keeping Business Clients HappyFreelance writers who manage to land that elusive (but lucrative) business client often lose the work because of their own faux-pas. Business people and writers may live at different ends of the spectrum, but a smart writer can keep the gig by learning how to take good care of the business client.
The Financial Equation That Can Change Your LifeMost people think that the key to ending financial woes is more income. Don't get me wrong, income is very important. But at the end of the day, we don't have as much control over our income as we'd like. The other part of the financial equation is something no one thinks about. It's how much you spend. Control your spending and you can change your overall financial picture--for the better. And th
Need Clients for Your Freelance Writing Business? Here are Six Proven TipsWriting is an unusual profession and one that many feel will never generate full-time wages. So why do some writers--like myself--support themselves as writers and struggle with more than enough work while other writers don't seem to be able to find jobs? For those willing to attack the problem, there really has never been a better time to be a writer.
What the Great Depression Can Teach You About Managing Money TodaySaving is such an alien concept for many consumers, it is no wonder so many of us are faced with overwhelming debt. Frugality was practiced in the Great Depression out of sheer necessity. Today, saving strategies can simplify our lifestyle, improve our relationships, and help us not only get out of debt but save money for the future.
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