What is Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA)?

Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) is the condition in which the heart unexpectedly ceases to function.





Sudden Cardiac Arrest is Not a Heart Attack.  

A heart attack (myocardial infarction) is when a blockage in a blood vessel interrupts the flow of oxygen-rich blood to the heart causing the heart muscle to die. With a heart attack, the heart usually does not suddenly stop beating. A heart attack can lead to Sudden Cardiac Arrest.

What is the best way to treat Sudden Cardiac Arrest?
Early Recognition of SCA
Early 9-1-1 access
Early CPR
Early Defibrillation
Early Advanced Care

For more information regarding the causes of SCA and how to prevent it, please visit www.parentheartwatch.org