Research suggests that telltale symptoms may appear before cardiac arrest, and knowing how to recognize them can be ...
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.
Sudden cardiac arrest can happen on any K–12 school campus. When it does, minutes matter. Yet many schools remain underprepared, lacking clear protocols, trained response teams, or adequate resources.