# B-Kant Diagnostics > B-Kant Diagnostics works in the field of heart health: the ST2 test for heart failure prognosis, and defibrillators and CPR devices for responding to sudden cardiac arrest. Take Good Care of Your Heart! ## Pages - [About Us](https://b-kant.com/en/about-us.md): Istanbul-based B-Kant Diagnostics supplies the ST2 heart failure test, Philips and Schiller defibrillators and CPR devices to hospitals, labs and public bodies. - [Contact](https://b-kant.com/en/contact.md): Contact B-Kant Diagnostics for information about the ST2 test, defibrillators and CPR devices. - [Partners](https://b-kant.com/en/partners.md): The business partners and brands B-Kant Diagnostics works with. ## Products - [Defibrillators and CPR](https://b-kant.com/en/defibrillators-and-cpr.md): Philips HeartStart FRx and Schiller FRED PA-1 defibrillators and the Schiller Easy Pulse CPR device. For responding to sudden cardiac arrest. - [Philips HeartStart FRx](https://b-kant.com/en/defibrillators-and-cpr/philips-heartstart-frx.md): The Philips HeartStart FRx defibrillator is equipped with technological advances that help treat the most common cause of sudden cardiac arrest. - [Schiller Easy Pulse](https://b-kant.com/en/defibrillators-and-cpr/schiller-easy-pulse.md): The Schiller Easy Pulse is a portable, stand-alone device that automatically delivers high-quality chest compressions at a steady rate and depth. - [Schiller FRED PA-1](https://b-kant.com/en/defibrillators-and-cpr/schiller-fred-pa-1.md): The Schiller FRED PA-1 starts working as soon as the lid is lifted and guides the user step by step throughout resuscitation. For public places. - [Products](https://b-kant.com/en/products.md): B-Kant Diagnostics products: the ST2 test for heart failure, Philips and Schiller defibrillators and the Schiller Easy Pulse CPR device. - [ST2 Test](https://b-kant.com/en/st2-test.md): Measuring the ST2 level in blood for the prognosis of heart failure. A result in 12 minutes from whole blood, plasma or serum with Boditech AFIAS and ichroma. ## Blog - [AEDs Become Mandatory. New Regulation Published in the Official Gazette](https://b-kant.com/en/aed-mandatory-new-regulation-published-in-official-gazette.md): The Regulation on Portable Automatic Shock Device was published in the Official Gazette and took effect on 1 January 2026. It covers public bodies and places. - [CPR (Chest Compressions) Saves Lives](https://b-kant.com/en/cpr-chest-compressions-save-lives.md): In sudden cardiac arrest, early action and effective CPR improve survival with a defibrillator. The article covers the benefits of CPR and Schiller devices. - [The Importance and Uses of Defibrillators](https://b-kant.com/en/importance-and-uses-of-defibrillators.md): A defibrillator delivers a controlled electric shock to the heart in sudden cardiac arrest. The article covers its importance, uses and Schiller FRED models. - [When Is ST2 Tested?](https://b-kant.com/en/when-to-test-st2.md): The ST2 test is done for follow-up and prognosis after a heart failure diagnosis, to see the response to treatment, and when NT-proBNP is equivocal. - [Başkent University Hospital, Istanbul: B-Kant ST2 Presentation](https://b-kant.com/en/baskent-university-hospital-istanbul-b-kant-st2-presentation.md): As part of its November presentation programme, B-Kant presented ST2 to physicians at Başkent University Hospital Istanbul and thanked them for their interest. - [We Attended the 1st Eurasian Heart Failure Congress!](https://b-kant.com/en/we-attended-the-1st-eurasian-heart-failure-congress.md): B-Kant took part in the 1st Eurasian Heart Failure Congress held in Bodrum on 10-13 October 2024, presenting the ST2 prognosis biomarker. - [ST2 Prognosis Management in Heart Failure](https://b-kant.com/en/st2-prognosis-management-in-heart-failure.md): ST2 is a biomarker used in prognosis management in heart failure. The article explains its biological role, areas of use and clinical applications. - [Heart Failure Worldwide](https://b-kant.com/en/heart-failure-worldwide.md): Heart failure is a common and serious health problem worldwide. The article summarises statistics, risk factors and the approach to treatment and management. - [Nutrition in Heart Failure](https://b-kant.com/en/nutrition-in-heart-failure.md): Nutrition is an important part of heart failure treatment. The article summarises recommendations on sodium, fat, fibre, potassium, protein, fluids and alcohol. - [Prognosis in Heart Failure](https://b-kant.com/en/prognosis-in-heart-failure.md): In heart failure, prognosis depends on the ST2 level, disease type, risk factors, symptoms and response to treatment. The article explains these factors. - [Types of Heart Failure](https://b-kant.com/en/types-of-heart-failure.md): Heart failure can be classified as systolic, diastolic, congestive, acute and chronic. The article explains the definition and features of each type. - [What Is In Vitro Diagnostics?](https://b-kant.com/en/what-is-in-vitro-diagnostics.md): In vitro diagnostics is the laboratory examination of samples such as blood and urine outside the body. The article covers main uses and common methods. ## Contact - Phone: +90 212 863 50 31 - Mobile: +90 535 962 65 35 - Email: info@b-kant.com - Address: Sinanoba Mah. Ertekin Cad. A1-002 Blok No:1 Büyükçekmece / İstanbul ## Optional - [Cookie Policy](https://b-kant.com/en/cookie-policy.md): Information on the use of cookies, local storage and analytics cookies that may be added later on the B-Kant Diagnostics website. - [Privacy Notice (KVKK)](https://b-kant.com/en/privacy-notice.md): Privacy notice under Law No. 6698: personal data processed on the B-Kant Diagnostics website, purposes, legal bases, transfers and your rights.