Cardiac Arrest ...At Risk for Sudden Are You Or a PREVENTION Family Member

Cardiac Arrest ...at risk for sudden Are you or a PREVENTION family member... cardiac arrest? PROGRAM

A heart attack occurs when there is a blockage For about 25 percent of people with heart in one or more arteries, preventing oxygen- disease, their first warning sign is cardiac rich blood from reaching the heart muscle, arrest. The UW Health Cardiac Arrest and ultimately damaging the heart. A sudden Prevention Program (CAPP) is designed to cardiac arrest may be caused by a heart attack help change this startling statistic by helping or other heart conditions. to reduce or prevent the risk of sudden death or a major cardiovascular event in a patient Our Cardiac Arrest Prevention Program is or family member. designed to understand the reasons for a heart event in the patient or sudden death of a family Sudden cardiac arrest, or the abrupt loss of member(s), and to determine the best course of heart function, is not the same as a heart action to reduce risk in all family members. attack. Sudden cardiac arrest occurs when the heart develops an electrical problem, Our comprehensive program offers advanced causing a rapid, irregular heart beat. When diagnostic testing and personalized treatment this happens, the brain and body do not get plans, including medication and lifestyle enough oxygen, which may result in sudden modifications, and interventional treatment death. Sudden cardiac death occurs most when needed. often in adults in their mid-30s to mid-40s and Patients seen in the program have access to a affects men twice as often as it does women. wide range of experts to help address specific needs and risk factors.

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UW Health’s Cardiac Arrest Prevention Program Appointments Lee Eckhardt, MD provides a starting point for patients who may have (608) 890-7760 Cardiology, Electrophysiology heart disease and are at risk for future cardiac Co-Director, Cardiac Arrest Patients age 18 and older may self-refer to the events. The program offers patients the combined Prevention Program program or be referred by their health care provider. expertise of cardiac specialists, nutritionists, genetic counselors and exercise physiologists. Together they Clinic Location take a highly personalized approach to evaluate Patients are seen at UW Health clinics located in and help manage a patient’s risk factors for heart Patrick McBride, MD disease or future cardiovascular events. Madison. Appointment location is determined by risk factors and specialty care needed. To learn Family Medicine Co-Director, Cardiac Arrest If you or someone in your family has one or more more, visit uwhealth.org/CAPP. Prevention Program of the following risk factors, our team can help evaluate your needs. • Unexpected death of a family member at a young age Craig January, MD • Unexplained racing heartbeat or dizziness Services provided include: Reducing Your Risk Factors Cardiology • Previous heart attack • Multidisciplinary, team-based clinic visits Maintaining a healthy heart can help you have a • Coronary artery disease • Comprehensive personal and family history high quality of life and avoid future complications • Prior sudden cardiac arrest and if needed, genetic evaluations of heart disease. If you have high blood pressure, high cholesterol or coronary artery disease, you can • Assessment of traditional risk factors • Abnormal heart rhythms make lifestyle changes to help reduce your risk of • Genetic counseling • Personal or family history of heart arrhythmias cardiac arrest: Theresa Gassman, NP including Long QT Syndrome or ventricular • Nutrition counseling • Quit smoking Cardiology fibrillation • Exercise and lifestyle modifications • Manage or lose weight, if needed • Obesity • Patient education • Exercise regularly • Diabetes • Advanced diagnostic testing • Follow a heart-healthy diet • Interventional treatment • If you have diabetes, successfully manage it

For more information about UW Health's research If you think you or a family member may be at risk for and robust clinical programs supporting cardiac a cardiac event, contact your physician or the Cardiac arrest prevention, visit uwhealth.org/CAPP. Arrest Prevention Program to learn how you can reduce the risks for yourself and your loved ones.

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