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Cardiac Arrest Health Center

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Cardiac arrest is the sudden, abrupt loss of heart function. The victim may or may not have diagnosed heart disease. It's also called sudden cardiac arrest or unexpected cardiac arrest. Sudden death (also called sudden cardiac death) occurs within minutes after symptoms appear. Learn about heart health and your treatment options.

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Cardiovascular Genetics: Am I at Risk?
Genetics greatly influence your chances of developing cardiovascular disease.  In this podcast, sponsored by Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Dr. Ardehali will discuss how a genetic predisposition in addition to environmental factors...
by Patient Power | 02/08/2011
Preventing a Heart Attack: What You Need to Know
Heart attack is a leading cause of death in the United States. That's a well known fact. It's also well known that heart attack can be prevented, but how? In...
by Patient Power | 02/09/2010
The Latest in Care for Heart Attack
Would you know what to do if you were having a heart attack? What are the most crucial and immediate steps to take? Getting the right medical evaluation QUICKLY is...
by Patient Power | 08/20/2009
Demystifying Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is the most common genetic disease of the heart and a common cause of sudden cardiac death in young people and athletes. In this webcast, sponsored by...
by Patient Power | 07/14/2009