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Sudden cardiac arrest is caused by a sudden abnormal rhythm of the heart, usually ventricular fibrillation. This abnormal heartbeat can be corrected with an electric shock, or defibrillation.

In a sudden cardiac arrest incident, the victim collapses and stops breathing. Death can occur unless CPR and defibrillation are performed within minutes to restore the heart's normal rhythm. After more than 12 minutes of ventricular fibrillation, the survival rate of adults is less than five percent.1 Lives can be saved if trained responders provide prompt CPR and defibrillation, such as with an automated external defibrillator (AED).		  
1http://www.heartandstroke.com/site/c.ikIQLcMWJtE/b.3484053/k.C22A/Heart_disease__HSFC_Position_Statement_on_Public_Access_to_AEDs.htm