What is Defibrillation? Why is Defibrillation Important? Every year, over 350,000 people die from Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) in the United States, making it a leading cause of death in the country. That’s the equivalent of 1 death every 90 seconds.  Sudden Cardiac Arrest primarily occurs when the heart suddenly starts beating in an irregular rhythm, typically ventricular fibrillation … Continue reading Why Is Rapid Defibrillation Important