We all know the serious damage the COVID-19 virus has on the respiratory system, but have you thought of the effects it has on your heart? New research conducted by Mohammad Madjid, MD, MS, an assistant professor of cardiology at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth, found that COVID-19 patients with or without underlying cardiovascular disease […]
If you’ve been on our blog before, you’ve heard us talk about Sudden Cardiac Arrest. Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) occurs when an electrical malfunction of the heart causes it to suddenly stop beating. This is usually caused by an abnormal heart rhythm called ventricular fibrillation (VF), in which the heart quivers and cannot effectively pump […]
Introduction Sudden Cardiac Arrest occurs when a heart’s electrical system malfunctions. Sometimes confused with a heart attack, cardiac arrest is caused by an abnormal heart rhythm. Many different factors can cause a change in a person’s heart rhythm, and it isn’t always an underlying, diseased heart or aging. Irregular Heartbeats Irregular heartbeats that cause a […]
Phillip Woods, BA, NREMT-P, FP-C, our in-house flight medic and account manager gives an overview of the Lifeline Arm: the latest mechanical CPR device from Defibtech. Phillip: Hey guys, Phillip Woods here, flight paramedic and account manager with Coro Medical, home of AED.us. Today we are here to talk for a few minutes about the […]
Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month is a vital initiative set forth by the Heart Rhythm Society to educate the public and raise awareness for Sudden Cardiac Arrest, or SCA. This year make it a point to learn more about what SCA is, the risk factors and warning signs, and how you can help save a […]
