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	Cardiac arrest often occurs suddenly and without previous heart disease.
		Cardiac Arrest Is Top Killer In US Cardiac arrest or sudden cardiac death (SCD) is a sudden, unpredicted death due to a loss of heart function usually within a very short time (one hour) of experiencing symptoms.
		Sudden cardiac arrest is not the same as a heart attack.
		Since sudden cardiac arrest is often associated with coronary artery disease (CAD) it is important to treat the latter condition.
	www.optimal-heart-health.com /cardiacarrest.html (1349 words)

	Cardiac arrest (Site not responding. Last check: )
		A cardiac arrest is the cessation of normal circulation the blood due to failure of the ventricles of the heart to contract effectively during systole.
		In apparently healthy adults cardiac arrest is caused by ventricular fibrillation during myocardial infarction (heart attack).
		The state of cardiac arrest is diagnosed an unconscious (unresponsive to vigorous stimulation) person who not have a pulse.
	www.freeglossary.com /Cardiac_arrest (760 words)

	Cardiac arrest - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		A cardiac arrest, or circulatory arrest, is the abrupt stop of normal circulation of the blood due to failure of the heart to contract effectively during systole.
		In children, cardiac arrest is typically caused by hypoxia from other causes such as near-drowning.
		Internal cardiac massage, an ACLS procedure performed by emergency medicine physicians requires splitting open the rib cage, which is painful during the weeks of recovery.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Cardiac_arrest (2465 words)

	fish oils and arrhythmias/cardiac arrest (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Considering that sudden cardiac death, largely caused by ventricular fibrillation, accounts for somewhere between 250,000 and 300,000 deaths every year in the US alone, it is clearly highly significant that a diet rich in oily fish or fish oil supplements may reduce the incidence of sudden cardiac death by up to 45%.
		Cardiac arrest is a serious, usually fatal condition in which the heart stops pumping.
		Cardiac arrest most commonly occurs in connection with ventricular fibrillation and its primary cause is a heart attack.
	www.oilofpisces.com /arrhythmias.html (5804 words)

	Cardiac Arrest in Labor and Delivery: A Review (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The scenario of cardiac arrest is a feared one in the labor and delivery suite; yet, the incidence is 1 in 30,000 pregnancies (1).
		For these reasons, it is necessary that the obstetric anesthesiologist be knowledgeable about the risk factors for cardiac arrest, the physical changes in the parturient and the management of cardiopulmonary resuscitation during pregnancy.
		Cardiac output is greatly influenced by the patient's position, especially during the third trimester.
	www.soap.org /media/newsletters/winter2003/cardiac_arrest.htm (1576 words)

	Cardiac arrest - WrongDiagnosis.com
		Although used interchangeably by many people, the terms "cardiac arrest" and "heart attack" are not the same thing.
		A cardiac arrest, or circulatory arrest, is the abrupt cessation of normal circulation of the blood due to failure of the heart to contract effectively during systole.
		With a diagnosis of Cardiac arrest, it is also important to consider whether there is an underlying condition causing Cardiac arrest.
	www.wrongdiagnosis.com /c/cardiac_arrest/intro.htm (672 words)

	Cardiac Arrest - The Doctors Lounge(TM)
		Cardiac arrest is a medical emergency that, untreated, leads to death within minutes.
		In a cardiac arrest normal circulation of the blood stops due to failure of the ventricles of the heart to contract effectively during systole.
		The state of cardiac arrest is diagnosed in an unconscious (unresponsive to vigorous stimulation) person who does not have a pulse.
	www.thedoctorslounge.net /cardiology/diseases/cardiac_arrest.htm (637 words)

	Sudden Cardiac Death
		The most common underlying reason for patients to die suddenly from cardiac arrest is coronary heart disease (fatty buildups in the arteries that supply blood to the heart muscle).
		Most of the cardiac arrests that lead to sudden death occur when the electrical impulses in the diseased heart become rapid (ventricular tachycardia) or chaotic (ventricular fibrillation) or both.
		Cardiac arrest is reversible in most victims if it's treated within a few minutes with an electric shock to the heart to restore a normal heartbeat.
	www.americanheart.org /presenter.jhtml?identifier=4741 (638 words)

	Cardiac Arrest
		Cardiac arrest is the sudden, abrupt loss of heart function.
		Cardiac arrest can be reversed if it's treated within a few minutes with an electric shock to the heart to restore a normal heartbeat.
		Death from sudden cardiac arrest is not inevitable.
	www.americanheart.org /presenter.jhtml?identifier=4481 (539 words)

	Defibrillators Combat Cardiac Arrest in Public and at Home
		Cardiac arrest survival is as low as 1% in some areas, including New York City with its renowned traffic jams.
		The American Heart Association estimates that four out of five cardiac arrests occur in the home; so another study is in the works to determine the effectiveness of thousands of defibrillators now located in private residences.
		Wearable defibrillators are designed for people at high risk for cardiac arrest, including patients who have just had a heart attack and those who are in line for a heart transplant.
	healthlink.mcw.edu /article/1031002329.html (1218 words)

	Sudden cardiac arrest - MayoClinic.com
		Sudden cardiac arrest, also referred to as sudden cardiac death, is the sudden, unexpected loss of heart function, breathing and consciousness.
		You may assume that sudden cardiac arrest is the same as a heart attack, but the conditions are different.
		Sudden cardiac arrest usually results from a severely abnormal heart rhythm that interferes with the pumping action of your heart and causes the immediate cessation of blood flow from the heart to the rest of your body.
	www.mayoclinic.com /health/sudden-cardiac-arrest/DS00764 (321 words)

	Cardiac Arrest -- eCureMe.com
		Cardiac arrest refers to a condition in which the heart stops pumping blood to the body.
		If cardiac arrest occurs at home and there is only one other person present -- call 911 first, then begin CPR (if more than one person is present, one may call 911 while another begins CPR).
		The best chance for someone to survive cardiac arrest is for defibrillation to begin within the first four minutes of arrest.
	www.ecureme.com /emyhealth/data/Cardiac_Arrest.asp (468 words)

	Cardiac Arrest - Page 1
		Cardiac arrest refers to a sudden, profound disturbance in the
		Cardiac arrest must be treated immediately to avoid sudden cardiac death (death that results from cardiac arrest).
		Prevention of cardiac arrest and sudden cardiac death is aimed at controlling underlying heart disease.
	heart.healthcentersonline.com /cardiacarrest/cardiacarrest.cfm (493 words)

	Sudden Cardiac Arrest & AEDs
		A sudden cardiac arrest is not the same thing as a heart attack, although a person suffering a heart attack is more likely to develop abnormal heart rhythms and sudden cardiac arrest.
		The only effective way to treat cardiac arrest is with a defibrillator, a medical device that delivers an electrical current, or shock, through the chest to the heart.
		If a sudden cardiac arrest victim isn’t defibrillated within 10 minutes, his or her chance of survival is less than 2 percent.
	www.lifesaving.com /issues/articles/05sudden_cardiac_arrest.html (2076 words)

	Heart1.com - Cardiac Arrest
		Sudden cardiac arrest, also known as sudden cardiac death, claims an estimated 250,000 lives each year, and, in the United States, is the leading cause of death.
		Ventricle fibrillation is the most common arrhythmia that causes cardiac arrest in which the heart’s electrical impulses to become suddenly chaotic, often without warning.
		Cardiac arrest is often confused with a heart attack or myocardial infarction, which is a loss of blood to the heart tissue.
	www.heart1.com /care/condition20.cfm/7 (683 words)

	Cardiopulmonary arrest - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Respiratory arrest is the cessation of the normal tidal flow of the lungs due to paralysis of the diaphragm, collapse of the lung or any number of respiratory failures.
		Cardiac arrest is a medical emergency that, if left untreated, invariably leads to death within seconds to minutes.
		In many hospitals, cardiac arrest results in one of the carers announcing a "Code Blue"(or the local equivalent) for immediate response by a trained team of nurses and doctors.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Cardiopulmonary_arrest (786 words)

	Cardiac Arrest Symptoms and Causes by MedicineNet.com
		Cardiac arrest is the sudden loss of cardiac function, when the heart abruptly stops beating.
		While having coronary artery disease or having a heart attack can increase a person’s risk for having cardiac arrest, a heart attack is not the same thing as cardiac arrest.
		The mortality (death rate) from cardiac arrest can be decreased by providing immediate CPR and prompt defibrillation.
	www.medicinenet.com /script/main/art.asp?articlekey=57598 (474 words)

	Cardiac Arrest, Irregular Heartbeat, Sudden Cardiac Arrest \| Inside Cardiac Arrest
		Cardiac Arrest, Irregular Heartbeat, Sudden Cardiac Arrest
		If you are one of a high percentage of individuals that incorrectly believe that Sudden Cardiac Arrest and heart attack are similar conditions, you have an opportunity to learn about their differences.
		If your knowledge of Sudden Cardiac Arrest does not allow you to identify the complete range of SCA risk factors, you have much to gain.
	www.insidecardiacarrest.com (202 words)

	Cardiac arrest definition - Medical Dictionary definitions of popular medical terms
		Cardiac arrest: A medical emergency with absent or inadequate contraction of the left ventricle of the heart that immediately causes bodywide circulatory failure.
		Cardiac arrest is one of the greatest of all medical emergencies.
		The most common causes of cardiac arrest are electrical problems in the heart with ventricular fibrillation representing the major type.
	www.medterms.com /script/main/art.asp?articlekey=11095 (222 words)

	Sudden Cardiac Arrest Key Facts
		Victims of cardiac arrest can be saved if a defibrillator device is immediately available to deliver an electric shock to restore the heart to its normal rhythm.
		Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) is a leading cause of death in the United States, claiming an estimated 325,000 lives each year.
		It is estimated that 95 percent of victims of cardiac arrest die before they reach a hospital or other source of emergency help.
	www.heartrhythmfoundation.org /facts/scd.asp (1711 words)

	Health Watch -- Cardiac Arrest in Kids
		Cardiac arrest is rare in children and usually happens because breathing has been cut off rather than because of heart problems.
		Doctors need to be especially careful when reviving children in cardiac arrest because the medication used to revive them can also cause problems.
		Studies have shown that children who receive higher doses of epinephrine during cardiac arrest are as likely to recover from the arrest as those who receive recommended doses, but children who receive higher doses are more likely to die soon after being resuscitated.
	www.utsouthwestern.edu /utsw/cda/dept16498/files/169821.html (286 words)

	eMedicine - EMS and Cardiac Arrest : Article by Debra Perina, MD (Site not responding. Last check: )
		If the person has suffered blunt trauma, cardiac arrest prior to reaching the hospital carries a 99% mortality rate in spite of ongoing efforts at resuscitation after arrival at the hospital.
		In spite of the limitations in interpretation of these studies, several factors appear to be associated with an increased chance of survival in cases of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.
		This is particularly true in both medical cardiac arrests and traumatic cardiac arrests in rural areas where transport times to a hospital are prolonged.
	www.emedicine.com /emerg/topic710.htm (1546 words)

	Resuscitation from Cardiac Arrest (page 1)
		The aim of this article is to provide an overview of resuscitation based on these guidelines and will be confined to the management of cardiac arrest including some comment on the more specialised areas of electrocution, drowning and arrests related to anaesthesia.
		When approaching a patient who appears to have suffered a cardiac arrest the rescuer should check that there are no hazards to himself before proceeding to treat the patient.
		During a cardiac arrest change the person performing chest compressions regularly, as it is tiring when performed properly.
	www.nda.ox.ac.uk /wfsa/html/u10/u1006_01.htm (1262 words)

	Cardiac Arrest - WI, Milwaukee WI (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Cardiac arrest refers to the loss of heart function.
		Sudden cardiac arrest refers to the heart's unexpected stopping of activity due to a potentially reversible cause.
		The first person to respond to a cardiac arrest should check if the person is responsive.
	www.columbia-stmarys.org /1982.cfm (726 words)

	Athletes' Sudden Cardiac Arrest Addressed, National Athletic Trainers Group: Better Planning For Coping By Schools ...
		In as many 80 percent of those cases, there are absolutely no symptoms to warn that the cardiac arrest might occur.
		Sudden cardiac arrest is the leading cause of death among young athletes.
		While all athletes should have a thorough physical before competing in sports, defects that might cause sudden cardiac arrest may not be detectable, Drezner says.
	www.cbsnews.com /stories/2007/04/05/earlyshow/health/main2650308.shtml (943 words)

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