
Prof Nick Linker
@profnicklinker
Retired National Clinical Director for Heart Disease, NHS England
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08-05-2012 07:19:52
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Today, we are really proud to launch a major new programme to create an army of lifesavers Together with NHS England we are creating a CPR Army of 300 Community Advocates (30 per NHS ambulance trust) whose actions will help save up to 4,000 lives each year by 2028


Great to hear Professor Stephen Powis announce this partnership with St John Ambulance England encouraging everyone to learn #CPR and how to use defibrillators. 27,000 volunteers have already been trained and a further 60,000 people will be as part of the programme. NHS England British Heart Foundation

Patients with cardiac conditions will benefit from the latest #ArtificialIntelligence thanks to the second round of AI in Health and Care Awards just announced. 38 winners will be testing tech for potential spread in the #NHS. england.nhs.uk/aac/what-we-do⦠#NHSAILab Accelerated Access Collaborative

Targeted weight loss can improve the lives of people with AF ā national clinical director for heart disease Prof Nick Linker explores the evidence and opportunities soamp.li/gfO8

Managing modifiable risk factors, including weight, is an essential part of managing AF and even if this is adopted in moderation, this can make a big difference to the frequency and severity of AF that people have. NHS England British Heart Foundation We are Primary Care

Heart Valve Disease affects over 1.5 million people over the age of 65 in the UK. It is common, serious, but treatable. This Heart Valve Awareness Week, Heart Valve Voice is asking that you #ListenToYourHeart, as it could save your life. #ValveWeek21 Global Heart Hub


On #WorldHeartDay GPs and clinicans in primary and community care may be interested in a Heart Failure and Heart Valve Disease elearning programme developed by .@HEE_TEL & NHS England orlo.uk/T2ShN #BSHeartFailure #TheBHF




#ManagingHeartFailure Geneia@home is supporting people to manage their own health and to stay well at home, using remote monitoring, supported self-management and education. Please read my blog to find out more: england.nhs.uk/blog/managing-⦠#HeartFailure Personalised Care We are Primary Care

Exciting announcement today from British Heart Foundation This research has the potential to benefit thousands of people with inherited heart muscle diseases. Congratulations to the team at RDM Oxford

š«Would you know what to do if someone's heart stopped? š« Join us on 24.9.22 at your local participating Mosque š bit.ly/lifesaversmap22. Together, we can save lives! Azhar Ali Shan Masood Fred Oumar KANOUTĆ DrZaf #BIMALifesavers #FIMALifesavers


#WorldHeartDay is an opportunity for everyone to consider how to beat cardiovascular disease. See 3 new sessions with content for primary & secondary care in our Heart Failure and Heart Valve Disease elearning: orlo.uk/4aBfo .NHS England UHNM NHS Trust š„ King's College NHS

