The sudden cessation of the heart’s contractions which circulate blood to the body and brain, also known as sudden cardiac arrest. Cardiac arrest usually occurs as a result of a rapid ventricular rhythm (ventricular tachycardia) or a chaotic one (ventricular fibrillation or cardiac standstill). Death occurs within minutes unless cardiopulmonary resuscitation and/or defibrillation devices are available.
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