Frequently Asked Questions About Sudden Cardiac Arrest

What is sudden or sudden cardiac arrest? Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is a failure of the heart’s electrical system that causes a sudden and unexpectedly rapid, then erratic heartbeat, until the heart stops completely. Two of the most common ways an episode begins include a fast heartbeat called ventricular tachycardia (VT) and a chaotic rhythm … Read more

About sudden cardiac arrest (SCA)

Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) often happens without warning, and when it does, it is often devastating. Anyone can go into cardiac arrest anytime, anywhere. PCS can affect anyone, regardless of age, race or gender; PCS can affect both children and the elderly. The plain and simple truth is that almost six million people in the … Read more