cardiac arrest

A timely intervention emphasizing the value of preparation and adequate equipment in emergency situations The recent incident of a man saved from a medical emergency thanks to the swift action of a fellow player and the use of a…

Wolff Parkinson White syndrome is a cardiac pathology due to an abnormal transmission of the electrical impulse between the atria and ventricles which can cause tachyarrhythmias and palpitations

Leriche syndrome is caused by chronic obstruction of the aortic bifurcation and characteristic symptoms include intermittent claudication or symptoms of chronic ischemia, reduced or absent peripheral pulses, and erectile dysfunction

The term amyloidosis refers to a group of rare, serious conditions caused by deposits of abnormal proteins, called amyloids, in tissues and organs throughout the body

Heart murmurs are typical noises caused by turbulent blood flow

First discovered in 1866, Ebstein's anomaly presents as a downward displacement of the tricuspid valve, instead of the usual position between the right atrium and right ventricle

Let's talk about cardiac arrhythmia. The heart is a muscle whose basic task is to circulate blood throughout the body

The Valsalva manoeuvre (MV), named after the physician Antonio Maria Valsalva, is a forced compensation manoeuvre of the middle ear, mainly used in medicine, especially in the field of cardiology, but also in the field of diving

The atrial flow regulator is an innovative, state-of-the-art, minimally invasive technique to treat heart failure that cannot be controlled with drugs and offer patients a better life expectancy and quality of life

Eisenmenger syndrome, is a rare complication of a congenital heart defect, will affect the hole that connects the heart chambers or major blood vessels