Acquired Heart Disease
Disease of the heart that develops after birth, due to an infection or other disease affecting the heart muscle, heart valves or coronary arteries (compare with ‘Congenital Heart Disease’).
Disorder
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome [ARDS]
When the lungs do not work sufficiently leading to rapid and shallow breathing.
Agonal Breathing
Agonal breathing is when someone who is not getting enough oxygen is gasping for air. It is usually due to cardiac arrest or stroke. It’s not true breathing. It’s a natural reflex that happens when your brain is not getting the oxygen it needs to survive. Agonal breathing is a sign that a person is … Read more