The Difference Between Sudden Cardiac Arrest and a Heart Attack

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The Difference Between Sudden Cardiac Arrest and a Heart Attack

Sudden Cardiac Arrest vs. Heart Attack

Do you know if a sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) and a heart attack are the same medical emergency with two different names? Not at all, see the chart below to learn the differences.

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