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Results 1 - 10 of 13 for Cardiac arrest
  1. Sudden Cardiac Arrest (National Library of Medicine)  
    What is sudden cardiac arrest (SCA)? Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is a condition in which the heart suddenly stops beating. When that happens, blood stops flowing to the brain and other vital ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/suddencardiacarrest.html - Health Topics
  2. CPR (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... a person whose heart has stopped (called sudden cardiac arrest) or who is no longer breathing. CPR can ... Take these steps if someone is in sudden cardiac arrest: Call 911. If someone else is around, have ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/cpr.html - Health Topics
  3. Arrhythmia (National Library of Medicine)  
    What is an arrhythmia? An arrhythmia is a problem with the rate or rhythm of your heartbeat. Your heart beats too quickly, too slowly, or with an irregular ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/arrhythmia.html - Health Topics
  4. Heart Attack (National Library of Medicine)  
    Each year almost 800,000 Americans have a heart attack. A heart attack happens when blood flow to the heart suddenly becomes blocked. Without the blood coming ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/heartattack.html - Health Topics
  5. Heart Health Tests (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... to diagnose heart diseases after chest pain, sudden cardiac arrest (SCA), or abnormal results from other heart tests such as an EKG or a stress test. You usually have a cardiac catheterization to inject the dye into your coronary ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/hearthealthtests.html - Health Topics
  6. Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... threatening arrhythmias, especially those that can cause sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). Most new ICDs can act as both a pacemaker and a defibrillator. Many ICDs also record the heart's electrical ... You will probably be back to your normal activities within a few days.
    https://medlineplus.gov/pacemakersandimplantabledefibrillators.html - Health Topics
  7. Heart Failure (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... heart conditions, such as irregular heartbeat and sudden cardiac arrest Pulmonary hypertension How is heart failure diagnosed? To find out if you have heart failure, your health care provider will Ask ... resynchronization therapy). A mechanical heart pump (a ventricular ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/heartfailure.html - Health Topics
  8. Heart Surgery (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) to help prevent sudden cardiac arrest. A biventricular pacemaker to coordinate the heart's pumping action so it's more powerful. A ventricular assist device to help the ... (PAD) NIH: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    https://medlineplus.gov/heartsurgery.html - Health Topics
  9. Atrial Fibrillation (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... such as: Stroke Heart failure Blood clots Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) Cognitive impairment and dementia To help prevent these problems, it's important to contact your health care provider if you are having ... your risk of AFib NIH: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    https://medlineplus.gov/atrialfibrillation.html - Health Topics
  10. Cardiomyopathy (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... failure Abnormal heart rhythms Heart valve problems Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) Heart attacks, high blood pressure, infections, and ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/cardiomyopathy.html - Health Topics
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