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Although Sudden Cardiac Arrest claims one life every two minutes in the United States, it remains greatly misunderstood by many. The Heart Rhythm Foundation has developed a series of educational materials to communicate the facts about Sudden Cardiac Arrest.
  • Sudden Cardiac Arrest is not a heart attack.
  • Sudden Cardiac Arrest occurs when the heart's electrical system malfunctions.
  • Sudden Cardiac Arrest strikes without warning.
  • Sudden Cardiac Arrest can frequently be predicted and prevented by identifying people at risk.
If you've had a heart attack, have heart failure or heart disease, it's time to know if you are at risk for Sudden Cardiac Arrest. Complete this risk assessment to find out.

View the materials on the right to learn more about the heart's electrical system and Sudden Cardiac Arrest.
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The Heart and SCA
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Facts on SCA
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Heart Rhythm Foundation is an affiliate of the Heart Rhythm Society.
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