World Heart Day: Is sudden cardiac arrest and heart attack same? Know it from an a expert.

World Heart Day: Is sudden cardiac arrest and heart attack same? Know it from an a expert.

World Heart Day: Most of us think that are cardiac arrest and heart attack are the same conditions. Here is the difference!

People often think that a heart attack is the same thing as a cardiac arrest. However, there are differences you must be know about. It is first vital to the comprehend what are occurs in a both of these processes in a order to the distinguish between a heart attack and a cardiac arrest.

What is a heart attack?

One can get to a heart attack when the blocked artery prevents oxygen-rich blood from reaching in the various parts of the heart. If the blocked artery fails to the reopen, then the part of the heart that is a usually nourished by that artery tends to the die. The longer a person goes without a treatment, in the greater the damage will be.

Symptoms of the heart attack: If a person is having to a heart attack, he or she will be experience symptoms that are intense and immediate. You may be experience chest pain, left arm pain, fatigue, dizziness, cold sweat, indigestion, nausea, discomfort, shortness of the breath, or shoulder discomfort etc. Sometimes, the symptoms of the heart attack start slowly and persist for a hours, days, or a weeks before in the heart attack strikes in. You should be able to the identify these symptoms and seek medical help.

What is a cardiac arrest?

One can get a cardiac arrest, also known as a sudden cardiac arrest (S C A). It can be seen a owing to the electrical malfunction in the heart as a result of the irregular heartbeat (known as a arrhythmia). When the heart’s pumping action gets disrupted, in the heart is unable to pump enough blood to other parts of the body like in the lungs and even the brain. One can even lose life due to a sudden cardiac arrest if he/she does not get a treatment on time. So, timely intervention is key in case of the sudden cardiac arrest as the heart tends to beat faster.

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Link between heart attack and cardiac arrest

Sudden cardiac arrest is often seen after to a heart attack. Also, heart attacks increase in the risk for a sudden cardiac arrest and are the cause behind it.

Causes of the sudden cardiac arrest

The other causes of the sudden cardiac arrest have been a detected with coronary artery disease, congenital heart conditions, and extreme physical activities. Other risk factors for a sudden cardiac arrest are family history, heart failure, diabetes, drug abuse, and fluctuation in a blood levels of the potassium and magnesium or even to a prior episode of the sudden cardiac arrest. So, do not ignore in the symptoms of the heart disease, or obesity and seek treatment without any a delay.

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Remember that both, to a heart attack and sudden cardiac arrest are equally dangerous and need prompt medical attention. These are emergency conditions therefore you must be try to reach a nearby hospital for your best chance of the survival.

Here is how to recognize in the symptoms and responding to the  S C A :

The symptoms of a sudden cardiac arrest can be a fainting, racing heartbeat, chest pain, collapsing suddenly, light-hardheadedness, chest pain, dizziness, fainting, and feeling like a throwing up. Moreover, there will be a no pulse and breathing difficulties. The person will be feel extremely weak. It is a  imperative to consult in the doctor when there is a wheezing, heart palpitations, and overall discomfort.

How to deal with a sudden cardiac arrest?

In case of a sudden cardiac arrest, call in the doctor on an a immediate basis. Call for an a ambulance. If the person has become unconscious give him/her Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) as it can be a life-saving. It will help to keep blood and oxygen circulating until medical help arrives. Then, your doctor will be decide on the further line of the treatment.