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Themachinebeingusediscalledadefibrillator,anditsuseisn'tlimitedtoahospitalsetting.Devicescalledautomatedexternaldefibrillators(AEDs)canbe ...

An AED may save your life during cardiac arrest. Weigh the pros and cons to see if you should get one.

If youve ever watched a TV medical drama, chances are youve seen someone shocked back to life by a health care provider who yells, "Clear" before delivering a jolt of electricity to the persons chest to get the heart beating again.

The machine being used is called a defibrillator, and its use isnt limited to a hospital setting. Devices called automated external defibrillators (AEDs) can be used at home and in schools and are also found in a number of public places. These lightweight, portable devices are available without a prescription.

People with severe heart disease who are at risk of sudden cardiac arrest might consider having an AED. But AEDs can resuscitate peo...