A cardiac charity is urging for CPR instruction that better mirrors real-world scenarios, aiming to give members of the public the assurance needed to administer life-saving treatment to all individuals, including those in the Gwent region.

According to Calon Hearts, women face lower odds of receiving cardiopulmonary resuscitation when experiencing a heart attack outside hospital settings, with uncertainty or reluctance about placing hands on a female chest cited as a contributing element.

Sharon Owen, who established and leads Calon Hearts, expressed that sudden cardiac arrest makes no distinction and the assistance provided should mirror this principle.

She stated that it is deeply troubling that a woman suffering cardiac arrest might have diminished prospects of someone intervening with CPR purely due to her gender.

The organisation contends that CPR instruction ought to incorporate experience with training models representing diverse physiques, including female bodies, to better equip individuals for actual emergencies.

Calon Hearts additionally promotes the idea that employers, educational institutions, and local areas should possess an accessible defibrillator and ensure residents understand its operation during crisis situations.

Further details can be found at calonhearts.org.