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).
Monday through Friday 0730-1630 Monday through Friday 0700-1600. Closed weekends and federal holidays Closed weekends and federal holidays. To speak to a health care provider about an immediate health care need day or night, please call the toll-free Nurse Advice Line at 1.800.874.2273, ext.