Sudden Cardiac Arrest

Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is a leading cause of death among adults over the age of 40 in the United States and other countries. In the United States alone, approximately 250,000 people die every year from SCA, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In fact, more people die each year from SCA than colorectal cancer, breast cancer, prostate cancer, auto accidents, AIDS, firearms, and house fires combined. SCA also affects many young people. Approximately 10 percent of SCA events occur among people less than 40 years of age.

SCA is a life threatening condition that can be treated successfully through early intervention with cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), defibrillation, advanced cardiac life support and hypothermia.

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Family using tragedy to make a difference | KVOA.com | Tucson, Arizona

TUCSON - A family who lost their loved one 5 years ago, took the tragedy and heartache and turned it into a cause to help others.

At 42, Steven Gootter was a healthy, athletic man, but on a walk with his dog he collapsed.

"He was so full of life that it just caught us all so, we weren't prepared obviously," said Steven's sister Shari Gootter.

Steven died due to Sudden Cardiac Death which kills a thousand people a day; more than AIDs or cancers combined.

Family using tragedy to make a difference | KVOA.com | Tucson, Arizona
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