KUTV — Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is a condition in which the heart suddenly and unexpectedly stops beating. Unlike other heart conditions, SCA can impact people of all ages, races and ethnicities, ...

Cardiac arrest is defined as a sudden stop in heart function. Essentially, the pumping function of the heart is compromised, oftentimes due to a dangerous malfunction of the heart's electrical system.

Heart attacks and cardiac arrest represent two of the most serious cardiovascular emergencies facing modern medicine, yet public confusion between these distinct conditions remains widespread. This ...

When we think of cardiac arrest, the condition always stems from the heart. In heart disease or attack, the heart arteries become clogged with cholesterol and other deposits, reducing blood flow to ...

If the person is lucky, medical help is close enough to get the heart beating again after it stops and before brain damage sets in, and the search for the hidden cause can begin. The less fortunate ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jesse Pines is an expert in healthcare innovation and wellness. These are all cases of sudden cardiac arrest: when the heart ...