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Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) is the sudden loss of the heart’s ability to pump blood. It is usually caused by a potentially lethal electrical abnormality affecting the heart.
In North America, there are approximately 400,000 cases annually with a survival rate of roughly 10%. Statistics for the Caribbean are not available. Globally, SCA is one of the leading causes of adult deaths.
The condition can strike Anyone, Anywhere, Anytime!
Worldwide statistics suggest that 50%-70% of patients have no previous history of heart disease and this is often the first symptom.
The good news is that SCA does not have to result in death.
How do you treat SCA? Click to find out more
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