Finding causes of cardiac arrest in young adults
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study looks at why young adults have a cardiac arrest (when the heart suddenly stops pumping) outside the hospital, with no injury involved. It aims to better understand causes such as heart, genetic, or other medical issues.
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Who can take part
- You had a cardiac arrest that happened outside the hospital and was not caused by an injury.
- You are a young adult (exact age range not specified in the given information).
- You are not pregnant.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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