Monitoring an unstable heart
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The heart's electrical system suddenly malfunctions, causing the heart to stop pumping blood during an event called sudden cardiac arrest and without immediate treatment the condition is often fatal. A device called an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator is designated to help prevent death from sudden cardiac arrest by quickly calming a chaotic heart.
Publication Name: Mayo Clinic Health Letter
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0741-6245
Year: 2006
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Sudden hearing loss
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The most common cause of hearing loss is age, but the causes of sudden hearing loss are often unknown. Some causes of sudden hearing loss are described.
Publication Name: Mayo Clinic Health Letter
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0741-6245
Year: 2001
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Sudden cardiac death: Fast action is needed
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Sudden cardiac death, which claims the lives of around 225,000 Americans each year, is discussed.
Publication Name: Mayo Clinic Health Letter
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0741-6245
Year: 2001
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