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.

Monday, November 29, 2010

Va. Beach man critical after collapse at 10K race | HamptonRoads.com | PilotOnline.com

Yes, Cardiac Arrest can happen anywhere, do you know the Chain of Survival?
EARLY ACCESS
EARLY CPR
EARLY DEFIBRILLATION (AED)
EARLY ADVANCED CAREPresently, SCA claims over 250,000 lives yearly in the U.S., but a strong Chain of Survival could dramatically reduce this number. When each link in the Chain is effective, an estimated 40,000 lives could be saved.
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