Ventricular fibrillation and sudden death triggered by a blunt, non penetrating, and often innocent appearing unintentional blow to the chest without damage to the ribs, sternum, or heart (and in the absence of underlying cardiovascular disease) constitute an event know as commotio cordis, which translates from the Latin as agitation of the heart.
Nurse Hotline. All Neighborcare Health patients can now call the free Nurse Advice Line to get health care information 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. To speak to a nurse, call toll free 1-866-418-1002 (voice) or 1-866-418-1006 (TTY for speech or hearing impaired).
Contact. Although we do not provide medical care via e-mail, we are interested in your comments. If you have specific medical questions, please contact our Nurse Consult telephone service at (309) 438-RNRN (438-7676) during business hours or send a secure message to E-Nurse.We will respond to your general non-medical questions or concerns sent to SHS Questions.f you have specific medical questions, please contact our Nurse Consult telephone service at (309) 438-RNRN (438-7676) during business hours or send a secure message to E-Nurse.