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What is an AED and why is it important ???

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AEDs are important because they strengthen the Chain of Survival. They can restore a normal heart rhythm in victims of sudden cardiac arrest. New, portable AEDs enable more people to respond to a medical emergency that requires defibrillation.
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Answer:Automated External Defibrillator

Explanation: a AED can re-correct irregular heart rhythm

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