What Is Cardioversion?
Understanding Cardioversion and Heart Health Cardioversion is a medical procedure used to restore a normal heart rhythm when the heart begins to beat irregularly or too quickly. Many people first encounter the term when they experience atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter, two of the most common rhythm disorders. These conditions can cause rapid, irregular heartbeats […]
What Are Non-Shockable Rhythms?
Cardiac arrest is one of the most critical emergencies a healthcare provider can face, and rapid, accurate rhythm recognition is key to patient survival. In these life-threatening situations, understanding the difference between shockable and non-shockable rhythms is essential. While shockable rhythms such as ventricular fibrillation (VF) and pulseless ventricular tachycardia (VT) require immediate defibrillation, non-shockable […]
ACLS Class in Columbus, OH | American Heart Association
Register for an ACLS Class in Columbus, Ohio Go Here The American Heart Association course for healthcare professionals – such as emergency room doctors and nurses, paramedics, physician assistants, surgeons, trauma specialists, and any medical professional in crisis – is Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). The ACLS certification is good for two years, which then […]