Cardiac Arrest

About Cardiac Arrest

Cardiac arrest is the abrupt loss of heart function in a person who may or may not have been diagnosed with heart disease. It can come on suddenly or with other symptoms. Cardiac arrest is often fatal if proper steps aren’t taken right away. 
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An online community where sharing is our strength.

The Support Network connects you with people who have been there before. From heart disease survivors to those caring for loved ones, they know what you’re going through and are always there, so you don’t go through it alone. From sharing stories to offering support, find your community here.
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Watch, Learn and Live

See your cardiovascular system in action with our interactive illustrations and animations.

Join the Nation of Lifesavers today! Learn CPR. Save a Life.

You could be the difference between life and death for someone experiencing a cardiac event. Be ready to act by learning CPR.
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