SUDDEN CARDIAC ARREST (SCA) IS NOT THE SAME AS A HEART ATTACK.

SCA is caused by a malfunction in the heart’s electrical system or structure. It can be caused by an abnormality you’re born with or inherited or it can develop as you grow.

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People in the US experience SCA when their hearts suddenly and unexpectedly stop beating
fewer than
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didn’t recognize symptoms of SCA:  fainting, shortness of breath, racing or irregular heartbeat, dizziness

1 in 300 youth have an undetected heart condition

SCA is the leading cause of death on school campuses

SCA victims with significant family heart history

#1 Killer of student athletes