Defibrillators are devices that are used to restore the heart's rhythm. These are emergency response devices that are used when someone suffers from cardiac arrest or cardiorespiratory arrest.

Excessive air pollution is a cardiovascular risk factor that can dramatically increase the likelihood of cardiorespiratory arrest.

On October 30, during the football match between Alavés and FC Barcelona, ​​the culé footballer Kun Agüero withdrew from the game due to a chest discomfort.

National parks are places of peace and tranquility, but they are also popular destinations for tourists and locals. Park workers and visitors share a space, which like any other, is not exempt from heart accidents.

Installing DEA defibrillators on ski slopes is essential as it is a mass sport of moderate high intensity, a mountain sport that can be practiced by any person and age, although at certain ages skiing must be practiced with certain precautions.

On September 29, Heart Day is celebrated internationally. This year we have in the background the COVID-19 pandemic that has caused great havoc among people suffering from cardiovascular diseases.

In Spain, more than 24.500 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur each year. 85% of these stops are caused by ventricular fibrillation and more than 90% could be reversed if early defibrillation was performed, but if it is delayed, the chances of survival disappear.

On September 18, the World Beach Day, an initiative that arose to raise awareness in the population about the conservation of marine spaces and the environment.

In Spain, there are already many hockey rinks that have installed defibrillators in their facilities, cardio protecting their players and coaches against sudden death.