Cardiac arrest is a sudden and unexpected loss of heart function which can lead to a lack of oxygen to the brain and other organs, which can be fatal if not treated immediately.
This prevents the heart from pumping blood to the brain and other vital organs, which can lead to death.
Cardiac arrest is when the heart stops beating or beats so fast that it stops pumping blood.
What causes |
The main cause of cardiac arrest is VF: ventricular fibrillation, which is a chaotic and ineffective heart rhythm.
VF can be caused by a number of factors, including:
⦁ Heart disease, such as coronary artery disease or cardiomyopathy. ⦁ Arrhythmias caused by faulty genes. ⦁ Heart attack. ⦁ Congenital heart defects. ⦁ Bradycardia, which is a slow heart rate. ⦁ Heart failure. ⦁ Electrocution. ⦁ Aortic dissection, which is a tear in the aorta. ⦁ Drug overdose. ⦁ Traumatic injury to the chest. ⦁ Pulmonary embolism, which is a blood clot in the lung. ⦁ Some genetic disorders. |
What are the symptoms of cardiac arrest?
⦁ Loss of consciousness.
⦁ Unresponsiveness.
⦁ No breathing.
⦁ No pulse.
How to prevent cardiac arrest? |
If you have a history of heart disease, you should talk to your doctor about your risk of cardiac arrest.
Follow these basic health tips to prevent cardiac arrest at home.
⦁ Managing your blood pressure.
⦁ Controlling your cholesterol levels.
⦁ Quitting smoking.
⦁ Eating a healthy diet.
⦁ Exercising regularly.
