Cardiac arrest is a sudden loss of heart function, leading to a cessation of blood flow to the brain and other vital organs, often resulting in death if not treated immediately. Prompt intervention with cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and defibrillation can significantly increase survival rates.

Cardiac Arrest

Cardiac arrest

sudden loss of heart function

cessation of blood flow

brain and other vital organs

intervention with cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Defibrillation is a medical procedure used to restore a normal heart rhythm by delivering an electric shock to the heart, typically in cases of life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias such as ventricular fibrillation or pulseless ventricular tachycardia. It is a critical component of advanced cardiac life support and can be administered using automated external defibrillators (AEDs) by trained bystanders or healthcare professionals.

defibrillation

Survival rates are statistical measures used to estimate the percentage of individuals in a study or treatment group who are still alive for a certain period after diagnosis or treatment. They are crucial for evaluating the effectiveness of medical interventions and understanding the prognosis of diseases, particularly in oncology.

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