by Johnnie J. ODell Jr. | Aug 21, 2023 | Diseases and Conditions
Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is a medical emergency characterized by the sudden, unexpected loss of heart function, breathing, and consciousness. It usually results from an electrical disturbance in the heart that disrupts its pumping action. SCA is different from a...
by Johnnie J. ODell Jr. | Aug 21, 2023 | Diseases and Conditions
Ventricular fibrillation (VFib) is a serious heart rhythm disorder that occurs when the heart’s lower chambers, or ventricles, start to beat in a rapid, chaotic manner. Instead of pumping blood efficiently to the body, the ventricles quiver, preventing the heart...
