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Cardiac Arrest is the abrupt stop of regular circulation resulting from the hearts inability to contract properly. With cardiac arrest the blood flow to the rest of your body ceases which results in sudden collapse and unconsciousness. Survival relies on immediate emergency care usually by the administration of CPR and defibrillation.
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Fast Facts
- Also known as Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Different from heart attack
- Potentially reversible
- Often occurs with no warning
- Often associated with coronary artery disease
- Often leads to death
- Risk factors: smoking, family history of heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes
- Prevention: nutritious diet, quit smoking and exercise
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