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Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is a leading cause of death in the UK, with over 30,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occurring each year. A sudden cardiac arrest occurs when the heart suddenly and unexpectedly stops beating, and can happen to anyone, at any time, and without warning. If not treated immediately, SCA can lead to death within minutes.One of the most effective treatments for SCA is an electrical shock to the heart, known as defibrillation. Defibrillation must be administered as soon …