cardiac arrest

An implantable defibrillator is a cardiac pacemaker powered by a battery, which monitors the heart's electrical signals and delivers an electric shock when it detects an abnormal rhythm of a certain type

Heart disease is the number one cause of death in the United States, taking more lives each year than all forms of cancer and chronic lower respiratory disease combined. It’s estimated that nearly half of all adults in the United States…

World Heart Day 2022: cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the world, and now more than ever, prevention and healthy lifestyles are the most effective strategy to reduce the occurrence of cardiovascular disease and sudden…

A pacemaker is a cardiac stimulator consisting of a battery/generator and an electronic circuit capable of modifying the heart rate

Pacemakers and subcutaneous defibrillators are medical devices that can be implanted by means of a surgical procedure and are indicated for patients with cardiac disorders

Atrioventricular block (sometimes abbreviated BAV) is a defect in the conduction system of the heart, which occurs in the portion between the atrium and ventricle

A heart attack occurs when the blood supply to the heart muscle (myocardium) decreases or fails as a result of occlusion of one or more coronary arteries

The risk of developing myocarditis – an inflammation of the heart muscle – following a booster dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine is low, according to new research from Israel

Let's talk about cardiac amyloidosis: when we talk about heart disease, we are referring to a type of heart disease that affects the heart muscle, impairing its function

A ventricular aneurysm is a district dilatation of a portion of the ventricular wall, made up of fibrous tissue. In simpler terms, it is a pathological situation characterised by the fact that part of the heart muscle is replaced by a scar