Customer Reviews for Philips HeartStart Home Defibrillator

The Philips HeartStart Home Defibrillator is the first and only new-generation defibrillator specifically designed for the home and has been recognized as safe to use because it delivers a shock only when advised and is easy to use by virtually anyone. It is also ready when you need it because it performs its own self-tests. HeartStart is the first and only home defibrillator cleared for sale without a prescription. HeartStart treats the most common cause of sudden cardiac arrest. This award-winning and consumer friendly device is: Safe:   Based on industry-leading technology   Only treats shockable heart rhythms Easy to Use:    Guides you with interactive voice instructions   Senses and adapts to your actions   Provides CPR coaching Reliable:    Comes with a 4-year battery   Runs daily self-tests for readiness, virtually no maintenance needed   If HeartStart detects a problem, it chirps loudly to alert owner Portable:    Weighs just 3.3 pounds. Take it wherever you go. The Philips HeartStart Home Defibrillator is designed to treat one of the nation's leading killers - sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). When SCA strikes, the electrical system of the heart short circuits. Shocking the heart into a normal rhythm is called defibrillation and is the only way to effectively treat the most common form of SCA. Will you be prepared when sudden cardiac arrest strikes? Know the Facts. Fact: Each year, approximately 325,00 people in the U.S. - nearly 1,000 people each day - die from sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). Fact: Nearly 80% of all sudden cardiac arrest happen in the home. A majority of the time, someone is in the home who could potentially help. That someone could be you. Fact: The risk of sudden death is highest soon after a heart attack, yet SCA is often the first sign of heart disease. In fact, 50% of males and 64% of females who experience SCA report no prior symptoms of heart disease. Fact: With every minute that passes without a shock to the heart, an SCA victim's chance of survival decreases by 7-10% . After 10 minutes, very few SCA victims survive. Early Defibrillation Helps Save Lives. In the case of sudden cardiac arrest, minutes count. For the best chance of survival, a defibrillator should be used within 5 minutes. Unfortunately, less than 7% of SCA victims survive, largely because a  defibrillator doesn't arrive in time. While a defibrillator won't save every victim, many more lives could be saved if more people were reached more quickly. The Philips HeartStart Home Defibrillator comes with everything you need:   Philips HeartStart Home Defibrillator   Red carrying case with 911/EMS card   Adult SMART pads cartridge* (lasts 2 years)   Battery (lasts 4 years)   Training video   Discount coupons for CPR training at American Heart Association, American Red Cross or Medic First Aid   8-year product warranty   4-year battery warranty   2-year pad warranty You will also receive these BONUS ITEMS!   HeartStart Training Pads Kit   American Red Cross Deluxe Personal Safety Emergency Pack A Sturdy Wall Mount Bracket *The Infant/Child pads cartridge for children under the age of 8 or weighing less than 55 pounds is sold separately, and is available by prescription only. Talk to your doctor. Contact Philips at 1.866.333.4246 to order or for more information. A Support Program Enrollment Card is also included with the HeartStart Home Defibrillator. By enrolling in this free program, you will have access to a range of services, including:   Important notifications about HeartStart   Customer Service**   Periodic accessory reminders   Post-use counseling** **These services are available to all HeartStart owners. Please consider these things before your purchase:   If you have questions or concerns about your health, or an existing medical condition, please talk with your doctor. A defibrillator does not take the place of seeking medical care.   You cannot use the HeartStart to treat yourself.   Users may need to perform CPR.   Responding to cardiac arrest may require you to kneel.   Voice instructions and enclosed materials are in English.   HeartStart provides audible and visible indicators when maintenance is required. This item may be eligible for manual reimbursment through your Flexible Spending Account. Check with your plan administrator for details. Model: AED, HeartStart, SCA