Cardiac Arrest is probably not something any of us would
expect to be experiencing when going to a clinic for a fairly straight-forward,
somewhat non-invasive procedure. With the recent unexplained and surprising
death of Joan Rivers many have been discussing details about the events right
before emergency response was called to the scene.
Thoughts about these types of procedures and what can happen
often vary and now with the death of Joan Rivers, SCA (Sudden CardiacArrest) is once again brought to the surface of discussion as a popular comedian loses her life to SCA.
If you are over 35 in good health or not and if you’re going
to have any kind of procedure done, it is imperative that you ask questions of
the medical professionals in that particular office. Find out if all licenses
are up to date and all staff is trained in CPR. Check office references and ask around about the office and staff.
Joan Rivers simply was an outpatient seeing a
Gastroenterologist for a procedure on her vocal chords. As with most procedures
where someone is sedated, medical instruments would have been inserted into her
throat. Unfortunately we don’t have all of the details but essentially
something went terribly wrong. Medical professionals and Law Enforcement are still investigating
Joan River’s death and if she had a history of any heart disease and exactly what took place in that procedure room on September 4th. Again, the death of Joan Rivers should certainly should bring additional awareness to
everyone about heart issues and Sudden Cardiac Arrest and what it means to be prepared and aware.
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