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The Power to Save a Life
Each year sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) strikes approximately 340,000 people in the U.S. alone. The majority of these people have no warning, since they show no prior symptoms. And sadly, fewer than 5% survive, often because emergency medical services cannot reach them in time.
SCA most often occurs when the electrical system of the heart becomes chaotic, causing it to stop beating effectively. Lacking proper blood flow, the person loses consciousness, stops breathing, and will die unless promptly treated. CPR is important, but it alone cannot restore a normal heart rhythm. A "shock" from a defibrillator is the most effective way to restore the heart's normal pumping rhythm.
Whether you are a corporation, school, dental practice or health club . . .
we will help you evaluate your setting and establish your early defibrillation program.
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| The current national survival rate for SCA is less than 5 percent. |
| The likelihood of successful resuscitation decreases by about 10% with every minute that passes. |
| An additional 40,000 lives could be saved each year in the U.S. alone with widespread access to defibrillators. |
| Sudden cardiac arrest is one of the leading causes of death in the United States, striking more than 340,000 victims each year. |
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