What exactly is a Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA)?
This is the short version. For the long version, click here. First, it is NOT a heart attack. It is an electrical malfunction of the heart, resulting in the loss of consciousness, lack of pulse, and the very real possibility of loss of life in MINUTES. Some causes include (but are not limited to) overdose, drowning, allergic reaction, heart attack, electrocution, trauma, electrolyte imbalance (dehydration), poisoning, respiratory arrest, congenital defects, emotional stress, heavy exercise, and even sitting in traffic too long (which, as any driver knows, causes stress).
