World Heart Rhythm Week, the brainchild of Arrhythmia Alliance, is highlighting the importance of knowing and understanding our heart rhythms.
As many are aware, this year will be quite different for us all. Due to the Coronavirus and recent government regulations, we are encouraging supporters to get involved online and spread awareness. Arrhythmia Alliance World Heart Rhythm Week will be held from 1 – 7 June. We are asking the public and healthcare professionals to support our mission to raise awareness of arrhythmias (irregular heart rhythms) on all social media platforms. Supporters can host online awareness events as well as share, promote and spread the word on social media.
80% of arrhythmia deaths could be avoided if more people were aware of their heart rhythm (and not just their heart rate). Something as simple as knowing your pulse and your heart rhythm, can save your life or reduce your risk of a debilitating or life-threatening Atrial Fibrillation (AF) related stroke – the most severe type of stroke. It only takes 30 seconds. It’s so simple that people of all ages, young and old, can learn how to do it.
Trudie Lobban MBE, Founder and Trustee of Arrhythmia Alliance stated that, “During these unprecedented times, it is vital that we all take charge of our health and encourage others to do the same. Arrhythmias cause more deaths worldwide than cancer, affecting anyone of any age, yet we choose to ignore the most important organ in our body – our heart. Our key message this year is Don’t Miss A Beat. We are asking people to ‘listen’ to your heart – is the rhythm too fast? Is it too slow? Is the rhythm irregular? That may be your heart telling you something is wrong. With the introduction of mobile EKGs apps and smartwatches, there really is no excuse why everyone should not be aware of their heart rhythm.”
Why it is important to Know Your Pulse
Sudden cardiac death (SCD) and arrhythmia account for 15% to 20% of all deaths worldwide. To find out how to ‘Know Your Pulse’, visit www.knowyourpulse.org to learn in four easy steps.
“Don’t Miss A Beat”
Join Arrhythmia Alliance on Wednesday 3 June 2020. They will be holding an Arrhythmia Alliance World Heart Rhythm Week Arrhythmia Patient Q&A Day across all their social media platforms.
They aim to educate as many people as possible about arrhythmias and help many arrhythmia patients understand more about their condition. Between 9am and 5pm a new question and answer will be posted each hour and EXCLUSIVE videos with world renowned doctors and professors will be uploaded throughout the day.
For more, visit our Facebook, Instagram and Twitter pages below:
Facebook: @ArrhythmiaAlliance Instagram: @KnowYourPulse
Twitter: @ArrhythmiaAlliance.
For more information on Arrhythmia Alliance and how to get involved in World Heart Rhythm Week visit www.worldheartrhythmweek.org.