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Cardiac arrest
The abrupt loss of heart function in a person who may or may not have been previously diagnosed with heart disease.
Is a type of:Heart diseases
How common is it?
Common
Common | Extremely rare | Very rare | Rare | Common | Very common |
| Baby0-2 | |||||
| Preteen6-13 | |||||
| Teenager14-18 | |||||
| Young adult19-40 | Common | ||||
| Middle-aged adult41-60 | Very common |
How is it usually diagnosed?
Requires diagnosis by a medical professional
Body locations
Chest
Medications
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