Sudden cardiac arrest vs. heart attack

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Sudden cardiac arrest vs. heart attack

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Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is a condition where the heart suddenly and unexpectedly stops beating. When this happens, blood stops flowing to the brain and other vital organs.

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Tags: Heart, Heart Disease, Sudden Cardiac Death, Heart Attack, Advanced Life Support, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Thrombotic Event, Michael Jackson

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Defibrillator trumps CPR as best response to cardiac arrest by paramedics, study shows

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