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sudden cardiac arrest

Man 'returns from the dead' after two hours without a heartbeat

VnExpress

A 52-year-old patient with a history of hypertension suffered a sudden cardiac arrest. 16 doctors and nurses performed CPR for nearly two hours, along with electric shocks, in a dramatic rescue.

Why seemingly healthy individuals experience sudden cardiac arrest

VnExpress

Even individuals without underlying health conditions and with normal check-up results can experience sudden cardiac arrest due to factors like arrhythmia and transient myocardial ischemia.

Stroke vs. sudden cardiac arrest: understanding the difference

VnExpress

Stroke and sudden cardiac arrest are both serious, life-threatening conditions. How can we differentiate between them for effective treatment and prevention? (Minh, 43, Hanoi)

Sudden cardiac arrest: A threat even to the healthy

VnExpress

Sudden cardiac arrest, caused by various factors including underlying heart conditions or complications from a stroke, is a silent threat even to those who appear healthy.