Defibrillator: How it works!

Brief overview What is a defibrillator? A device that emits electric shocks via electrodes to restore a disturbed heart rhythm (e.g. ventricular fibrillation) to its natural rhythm. How to use the defibrillator: Attach the electrodes according to the instructions, then follow the (voice) instructions on the device. In which cases? The AED should always be … Defibrillator: How it works!

Cardiology: Treatment, Effects & Risks

Cardiology is a field of medicine that is particularly concerned with the study, treatment and cure of heart disease. It is therefore also referred to literally as the “study of the heart“. In order to work as a cardiologist, physicians in Germany must be able to provide evidence of special training. What is cardiology? Cardiology … Cardiology: Treatment, Effects & Risks

Cardioversion: Treatment, Effects & Risks

Cardioversion is the restoration of normal sinus rhythm and frequency in the presence of a serious cardiac arrhythmia. In the vast majority of cases, cardioversion is intended to resolve atrial fibrillation with a frequency greater than 100 Hz and a noticeable loss of performance. In principle, cardioversion can be performed with medication or by delivering … Cardioversion: Treatment, Effects & Risks

Cardiac Massage: Treatment, Effect & Risks

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is performed in cases of acute heart failure. If used correctly, the patient has a good chance of being resuscitated. If started too late or if chest compressions are not used properly, lack of oxygen can cause irreparable damage to the brain within three minutes. What is chest compressions? Cardiac massage is … Cardiac Massage: Treatment, Effect & Risks

Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

People affected by Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome (WPW syndrome for short) suffer from a usually non-life-threatening heart defect. Due to an additional conduction pathway for electrical impulses controlling cardiac function, tachycardia occurs. Tachycardia in young adults is often a sign that Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome is present. What is Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome? In Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome, the heart rate disorder is … Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Defibrillator

Introduction A defibrillator is a device used in acute and emergency medicine, which is designed to stop the heart by means of a directed current surge. Contrary to what is often assumed, the defibrillator only leads to heart stimulation in a secondary way. The defibrillator is used when a patient is in life-threatening ventricular fibrillation. … Defibrillator

What’s an AED? | Defibrillator

What’s an AED? AED stands for “Automated External Defibrillator“. The Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is a small, state-of-the-art device that allows fully automatic operation and is used in the treatment of life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias, such as ventricular fibrillation or ventricular flutter. 85% of all sudden cardiac deaths are caused by ventricular fibrillation or ventricular flutter. … What’s an AED? | Defibrillator

Ventricular Fibrillation (Ventricular Flutter): Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Ventricular fibrillation or ventricular flutter of the heart, colloquially known as cardiac fibrillation or heart flutter, is a highly threatening process for human life. It always means acute danger to life, and if ventricular fibrillation is suspected, the patient must immediately get into the hands of a doctor, who will then initiate acute emergency measures. … Ventricular Fibrillation (Ventricular Flutter): Causes, Symptoms & Treatment