Freeport Fire Department First Department to be Screened with Microvolt T-Wave Alternans

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Sudden cardiac arrest is the leading cause of death amongst on-duty firefighters. Freeport Fire Department was the first department in Maine to be screened with a new piece of equipment that can detect the small heartbeat irregularities that indicate a heightened risk for heart complications. This piece of equipment, available for the past seven years,  is called Microvolt T-Wave Alternans and was developed by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

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Author:Renee Marquart - Fire Department Network News