cardiac arrest

The patent foramen ovale is a congenital heart anomaly that affects 1 in 4 people and does not normally cause any problems, but in some cases can lead to cerebral ischaemia: it is the patent foramen ovale

Bradyarrhythmias are arrhythmias characterised by a disturbance in the formation or conduction of the electrical impulse. The most frequent forms are atrial sinus node disease or atrio-ventricular blocks

Pericarditis is an inflammation of the heart's lining sheets, causing chest pain, often intense. It is almost always resolved by administering anti-inflammatory drugs

It is found that there are some concerns and uncertainties on the use of AED. This article aims to address some valuable facts about this life-saving device

Do you know the symptoms of a heart attack? This is a life-threatening emergency that requires quick action. Don’t ignore even minor symptoms. Immediate treatment lessens heart damage and saves lives

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the westernised world. Myocardial infarction, and more specifically ischemic heart disease, most often affects individuals at the peak of their psycho-physical, reproductive and…

Heart disease: a woman’s heart looks just like a man’s, but there are significant differences. For example, a woman’s heart is usually smaller as are some of its interior chambers

At the 2022 Beijing Olympic Games, Kamila Valieva, a 15-year old Russian gold medal figure skater, tested positive for a banned drug called trimetazidine

Atrial fibrillation, or AFib, is a quivery, fluttery heartbeat. You might also hear the doctor call it arrhythmia. It means your heart’s normal rhythm is out of whack. Because your blood isn't moving well, you're more likely to have heart…

The American Heart Association (AHA) has updated its cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) guidelines to protect healthcare providers during the COVID-19 pandemic