I was browsing around online today and came across some information on Sudden Cardiac Arrest. After losing close family members / friends due to heart related questions, I thought I would read up on this, and share some info with my readers.
Basically, sudden cardiac arrest occurs when the heart abruptly stops beating. People who have had previous heart attacks or any form of heart disease are at high risk for sudden cardiac arrest.
A few symptoms include: sudden collapsing, loss of consciousness, loss of blood pressure, or the inability to find a steady pulse.
Two ways of attending to someone who is suffering from SCA is with CPR or the use of a defibrillator.
Also, an electronic device called an ICD can be surgically implanted and connected to your heart. ICDs are designed to slow down a fast heart rate. If irregularities are noticed, the ICD is programmed to send an electrical shock to your heart.
Take a look at this video from St. Jude Medical regarding cardiac arrest
