Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is a condition in which the heart suddenly and unexpectedly stops beating. If this happens, blood stops flowing to the brain and other vital organs. To learn more visit our website!

1. AED Authority
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Company
Sudden Cardiac
Arrest

2. What is Sudden
cardiac arrest?
Sudden cardiac arrest occurs suddenly and often
without warning. It is triggered by an electrical
malfunction in the heart that causes an irregular
heartbeat (arrhythmia). With its pumping action
disrupted, the heart cannot pump blood to the brain,
lungs, and other organs.

3. What are
the signs
and
symptoms
of cardiac
arrest?
Chest pain
Palpitations
Breathlessness.
Fainting
Dizziness

4. How do you treat
sudden cardiac arrest?
[1] Heart Registry
[2] Heart Foundation
Following the steps in the Chain of
Survival provides the best chance of
survival from sudden cardiac arrest,
including early use of a defibrillator to
shock the heart back into a normal
rhythm.

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