Cardiac Arrest
About Cardiac Arrest
Cardiac arrest is the abrupt loss of heart function in a person who may or may not have been diagnosed with heart disease. It can come on suddenly or in the wake of other symptoms. Cardiac arrest is often fatal if appropriate steps aren’t taken immediately.
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Watch, Learn and Live
See your cardiovascular system in action with our interactive illustrations and animations.Hands-Only CPR
Hands-Only CPR can be as effective as CPR with breaths. Learn how to save a life in 60 seconds.
