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PEOPLE who collapse at home could soon be saved by a device that shocks the heart to make it beat again. Electronics firm Philips has become the first company to launch a defibrillator for home use that can be bought over the counter in High Street pharmacies.
The devices can now be used by people with just an hour's training. Most importantly, they will only shock people having a genuine heart attack, and cannot cause harm in those whose symptoms are wrongly diagnosed and who still have a heartbeat.See the full content of this document
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Stand Clear! It's the Home Heart Starter ; Good Health
The machine, called Heartstart, goes on sale next month at around Pounds 1,500. Customers will also be able to rent the device for three or six month ...
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