cardiac arrest

Cardiomyopathies are pathologies that affect the heart muscle and reduce the capacity of the heart which is no longer able to satisfy its blood pumping properties to the whole body

Palpitations, chest pain: a heart problem or the onset of an anxiety attack? It's the 44th minute of the Juventus - Sporting Lisbon Champions League match and Juventus goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny is asking for a replacement

The inter-atrial defect indicates a congenital cardiac abnormality that allows blood to flow between the right and left atria, which should not normally be the case as the atria are separated by the inter-atrial septum which, only if it is…

Atrial premature complexes are a common type of cardiac arrhythmia, characterized by premature heartbeats originating in the atria; atrial premature complexes are also known as premature atrial contractions

Antiarrhythmic drugs are drugs used to prevent or correct arrhythmias, i.e. those conditions in which the normal heart rhythm is altered

The ABC in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Basic Life Support ensures that the victim receives high-quality CPR within the shortest time possible

“Sinus rhythm” typically appears on EKG reports. An example is “Tracing characterized by the presence of sinus rhythm”

Choking due to severe upper airway obstruction is a life-threatening medical emergency that requires fast, appropriate action by anyone available

Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT): uneasiness or worrisome physical symptoms are a sign that something is wrong and it is important to be aware of what your symptoms could mean

What is an AED defibrillator and how it works: everything you need to know about this life-saving device