It may be thrilling when love makes your heart skip a beat, but under any other circumstance that may not be a good thing.
Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA), which differs from a heart attack, occurs when the heart stops beating abruptly and without warning. It is one of the leading causes of death in the U.S., claiming more than 350,000 lives a year.
Dr. Kevin L. Thomas of the Duke University Medical Center and the Association of Black Cardiologists wants African Americans, who are disproportionately affected by SCA, to talk to their doctors about prevention, early intervention and appropriate treatment.
Get Well Wednesday: Give Your Heart Some Love, Prevent Sudden Cardiac Arrest
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