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LOCATION:Hyatt Regency La Jolla\, San Diego\, California
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DESCRIPTION:\nOverview\n\nSudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) is one of the leading
  causes of death in the United States claiming more lives than lung cancer\
 , breast cancer and AIDS combined. Each year more than 335\,000 people die 
 of SCA (a sudden and abrupt loss of heart function caused by a chaotic hear
 t rhythm disturbance\, resulting in death\, if not prevented with early def
 ibrillation). Heart rhythm problems that result in SCA are related to the e
 lectrical impulses and muscle strength of the heart and can attack anyone o
 f almost any age. Despite best practice efforts\, it is estimated that only
  20-30% of those that have indication or at risk for SCA are receiving trea
 tment to prevent it.\n\nThis educational activity will provide the attendee
  with the competencies necessary to diagnose\, to treat and/or to refer pat
 ients for treatment in order to prevent SCA. Some of the topics to be prese
 nted will include an up to date review of the causes of SCA\, current and f
 uture risk stratification for predicting SCA\, including racial and gender 
 differences\, a review of genetic predisposition to SCA\, antiarrhythmia dr
 ug therapy and ICD's available to protect those at risk for SCA. In additio
 n\, discussion of various disease states such as heart failure and atrial f
 ibrillation\, and their relation to SCA will take place. This program will 
 provide attendees with information on cardiac imaging methods and their use
  in indentifying those at risk for SCA and providing effective treatment.\n
 \nTarget Audience\n\nThe program's target audience will include primary car
 e physicians\, cardiologists\, electrophysiologists\, nurses\, emergency me
 dical technicians and other healthcare professionals with an interest in ar
 rhythmias and Sudden Cardiac Arrest prevention.\n\nLocation\n\nHyatt Regenc
 y La Jolla at Aventine\n\n3777 La Jolla Village Drive\n\nSan Diego\, CA 921
 22\n\nTo Register\n\nEmail: (mailto:med.edu@scrippshealth.org) med.edu@scri
 ppshealth.org\n\nOffice: 858-652-5400\n\nFax: 858-652-5565
SUMMARY:Scripps 3rd Annual Sudden Cardiac Arrest Conference
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