Surviving a Sudden Cardiac Arrest

Sudden Cardiac Arrest is usually caused by life - threatening arrhythmias and abnormalities in the heart's electrical system

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Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is an abrupt loss of pulse and consciousness caused by an unexpected failure in the heart's ability to effectively pump blood to the brain and around the body. It is usually caused by life-threatening arrhythmias, abnormalities in the heart's electrical system.

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Would you know how to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in an emergency? It's a useful skill for all to know.
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After a person is revived from SCA, treatment continues at hospital. A heart rhythm specialist (cardiologist or electrophysiologist) will use results from diagnostic tests and a person's medical history to determine treatment options. more

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The cardiac charity SADS UK are holding their Heart to Heart Conference on Saturday 22 October 2011 at the Royal College of Pathologists in London. The conference will educate and inspire attendees who may come into contact with families and individuals living with inherited cardiac conditions or who may have been affected by a Sudden Arrhythmic Death (SAD).

Dr Andrew Lockey will give an update with regard to how the BHF/Resuscitation Council (UK) initiative to put Emergency Life Support on the school curriculum is progressing.For further details:-
Email: info@sadsuk.org
Tel: 01277 811215