We have come to the end of our article series on Sudden Cardiac Arrest and will now go over the key points that you need to keep in mind.
Key Points:
If not treated immediately sudden cardiac arrest will cause death. Time is of the essence.
Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) is caused when the heart shuts down suddenly [...]
How Can I Prevent Sudden Cardiac Arrest?
Their are several factors in determining how to treat Sudden Cardiac Arrest depending on whether or not:
You have already had (SCA) Sudden Cardiac Arrest
You haven’t had (SCA) Sudden Cardiac Arrest but are in the high risk category
You don’t fall into either category of having or being at high risk [...]
Emergency Treatment:
Time is of the essence, Sudden Cardiac Arrest must be treated with a defibrillator as soon as possible. A defibrillator is designed to send an electrical shock to your heart. Basically it is used to jump start your heart like a car battery and restore your hearts normal rhythm.
Defibrillation must take place within [...]
Signs And Symptoms Of Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Most often the first sign of Sudden Cardiac Arrest is loss of consciousness, which is usually misinterpreted as fainting. Consequently your breathing stops and you don’t have a heart beat. You may notice right before you go unconscious that your heart is racing and you feel dizzy.
How Is Sudden [...]
Sudden Cardiac Arrest affects between 250,000 and 450,000 people in the United States every year. Ninety-five percent, yes 95% die before ever reaching the hospital. Time is of the essence’s, knowing CPR can greatly improve the odds of a loved one that goes into SCA.
Who is at risk?
What are the major risk factors associated with [...]