Modern lifestyle, changed diet, lack of time to take care of oneself brings various diseases in the body. According to experts, as time goes on, everyone is becoming more and more dependent on technology. Various diseases are nesting in the body.
According to a World Health Organization study, problems such as obesity, cholesterol and thyroid are on the rise. Heart disease is being born from his hand. However, there is still a lack of awareness among people about heart disease. The difference between a cardiac arrest and a heart attack is not clear to many.
What is cardiac arrest?
Cardiac arrest is a condition in which the heart suddenly stops supplying blood to the body. When the heart stops pumping blood, oxygen cannot reach the brain, causing the patient to have difficulty breathing and eventually become unconscious.
There are multiple causes of cardiac arrest, one of which is heart attack. People with congenital heart problems or those who have problems with the electrical system of the heart are at risk of cardiac arrest. During cardiac arrest, patients suddenly lose consciousness.
Some of the symptoms before cardiac arrest are mild chest pain, shortness of breath, discomfort and dizziness. However, most people do not pay attention to these symptoms, which can lead to serious consequences.
What is the difference between a heart attack and a cardiac arrest?
If there is a blockage in the coronary arteries, then the oxygen-rich blood in the heart stops flowing. That's when the heart attack. When a heart attack occurs, the heart does not stop working completely, but its ability to work decreases.
On the other hand, if a person's heart suddenly stops beating suddenly, it is called cardiac arrest. In common parlance, doctors also call it a massive heart attack. As a result, the blood circulation in the body is stopped. Breathing also stops immediately. In most cases death occurs instantly.
There is no point in a patient having a heart attack and having a cardiac arrest. However, the cause of cardiac arrest in most patients is a heart attack. Cardiac arrest can also be caused by other conditions, such as cardiomyopathy (muscle disease) and electrolyte abnormalities that can affect the electrical system of the heart.
