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A sudden cardiac arrest is a life-threatening cardiac emergency and a victim would require immediate treatment for survival. Certain factors like a strenuous physical activity increases the risk of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA), which is particularly true for people who are at an increased risk of a heart attack (myocardial infarction- MI), such as diabetic and obese individuals and those with a family history of cardiovascular diseases. High cholesterol and high blood pressure are the major heart disease risk factors. Keeping these factors in check can keep heart diseases at bay, thus lowering your risk for cardiac emergencies. The best way to handle out-of-hospital cardiac emergencies is by getting CPR trained . The procedure comprises chest compressions and rescue breaths. Proper application of the lifesaving procedure can revive the life of a cardiac arrest victim by restoring normal heart rhythm. Select a certified training site for acquiring training, such as the AHA ce...

A sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is triggered by an electrical malfunction in the ticker that causes an irregular heartbeat/arrhythmia. It becomes difficult for the heart to pump blood to the vital organs like brain, lungs, etc. with its pumping action disturbed, thus leads to the victim becoming unconscious and having no pulse. The victim would need immediate treatment or death can occur within minutes. Fortunately, cardiac arrest if treated within a few minutes, is reversible in most victims. If you come across an SCA victim, the first thing that must be done is to call 911 for the emergency medical services. Search for an Automated External Defibrillator (available in most public places) and use it as soon as you get hold of one. Start performing the life-saving CPR right away and continue until the arrival of the emergency medical services. CPR comprises chest compressions and rescue breaths.  Proper application can revive the life of an SCA victim by normalizing the a...

Heart disease is the leading cause of death among women in the United States that claims more female lives than breast cancer and lung cancer combined. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that approximately one in four women die within the first year of a heart attack. Cardiac arrest and heart attack are life-threatening cardiac emergencies, and a victim would require immediate treatment for survival. The best way to handle such emergencies is by getting CPR trained. CPR comprises chest compressions and rescue breaths, and is a lifesaving technique useful in many emergencies in which someone’s breathing or heartbeat has stopped. Select a certified training site for acquiring training, such as the AHA certified CPR Tampa in Palm Harbor . Become certified at the end of the training classes after successfully passing a skills test and written exam. The AHA recommends that everyone — untrained bystanders and medical personnel alike — begin CPR with chest compress...