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  1. Cardiac arrest requires immediate medical attention to restore heart beat.

    Medication

    Beta blockers: Drugs used to manage abnormal heart rhythm.

    Atenolol . Metoprolol

    ACE inhibitors: Drugs used to treat hypertension and congestive heart failure.

    Enalapril . Fosinopril

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    Procedure

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    Radiofrequency catheter ablation: Used to block a single abnormal electrical pathway.

    Coronary angioplasty: Opens blocked coronary arteries.

    Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG): Vein or artery from other parts of the body (usually taken from thigh, arm or mammary vein) is used to bypass a blocked or narrowed artery.

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    Specialist

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    Cardiologist : Specializes in the diagnosis and management heart related disorders.

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    Diagnosis

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    One or more of these tests may be recommended by your medical provider.
    Clinical diagnosis is made when there is an absence of a pulse. The gold standard for diagnosis is a lack of carotid pulse. Additional tests may include to identify the cause.

    Common tests & procedures

    Blood test: Check levels of potassium, magnesium and hormones.

    Hormone test: To check the levels of hormones that may affect the ability of the heart to function.

    Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG): Detects abnormal electrical patterns and reveals disturbances in heart rhythm.

    Echocardiogram: Produces images of the heart. Done to identify areas of the heart that have been damaged by the heart attack.

    Nuclear stress test: To identify problems related to blood flow to the heart.

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  1. Treatment for sudden cardiac arrest includes12:
    1. CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) is needed immediately to prevent death.
    2. Defibrillation using an automated external defibrillator (AED) if available.
    3. Medicines to treat irregular heartbeats and manage symptoms.
    4. Heart procedures or surgery to place heart devices or treat blockages.
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    Treatment for sudden cardiac death includes:

    • CPR. Immediate CPR is needed to treat sudden cardiac arrest and prevent death.
    www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/sudden-c…
    Without immediate treatment, sudden cardiac arrest can lead to death. Emergency treatment for sudden cardiac arrest includes cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and shocks to the heart with a device called an automated external defibrillator (AED). Survival is possible with fast, appropriate medical care.
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