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).
Have a non-urgent medical issue? The HealthyCT Nurse Advice Line is free for members and open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Call a nurse at 1-844-781-7985. You might be able to save yourself some time before you call us.