The most important factor in the management of sudden cardiac death is

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Several studies have shown benefits in mortality reduction,by minimizing time to defibrillation and by delivery of CPR.In a patient with ventricular fibrillation,survival decreases by 7% to 10% for every minute that passes from the time of symptom onset to defibrillation.When CPR is initiated,the decline in survival occurs at a more gradual rate of approximately 3% to 4% for every minute between onset of symptoms and time to defibrillation.Efficient and timely delivery of defibrillation and CPR is imperative for successful management of sudden cardiac death.

The Most Important Factor in the Management of Sudden Cardiac