Does sudden cardiac arrest happen in children?
Very rarely. Primary cardiac arrest (not related to choking, drowning, etc) is exceedingly rare in children but can happen. Structural problems in the heart that are present at birth can predispose to lethal rhythm problems. This is one of the arguments made to place aeds (automatic external defibrillators) in schools and gymnasiums.
Yes. Sudden cardiac arrest can occur at any age.
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