Jargon Buster

Fibrillation

Fibrillation is the common cause of cardiac arrest. The rapid and uncoordinated rhythm of a heart beat categorised as either atrial fibrillation or ventricular fibrillation. Irregular electrical pulses from the pulmonary veins in the heart deregulate the hearts natural rhythm.

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Flutter

Like palpitations, a flutter is a state in which the hearts rhythm increase significantly, sometimes beating up to 300 times per minute and is also known as atrial flutter. Atrial flutters often evolve into fibrillation.

Fully Automatic AED / Defib

A type of defib unit that is more suited to lay persons, an automatic AED will effectively guide a user through treating the patient before the emergency services arrive, diagnosing the patient’s heart rhythm and delivering the shock automatically.