Defibrillator Deserts Threaten Lives | Leeds News

The British Heart Foundation is warning of “defibrillator deserts” in ten UK areas where emergency responders could take up to 19 minutes to reach life-saving defibrillators — a deadly delay when every second counts. With only 1 in 10 out-of-hospital cardiac arrest victims surviving, the BHF is urging local leaders in places like Liverpool and Southampton to apply for 400 new defibrillators through their funding program. These devices will join “The Circuit,” the national network that helps emergency services locate them — but uneven distribution leaves some communities dangerously underserved. Remember: cardiac arrest ≠ heart attack — one stops the heart entirely; the other is a blocked artery. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/27030bb5bd8ba240