differenct between cardiac arrest and heart attack.
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Heart attack
during a heart attack is a circulation problem.
blood flow to the heart is blocked, often by a blood clot or a buildup of plaque in the arteries.
Since the heart muscle needs oxygen to survive, when blood flow is blocked, the muscle begins to die.
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sudden sweating, nausea, shortness of breath, heavy pounding of the heart, abnormal heart rhythms, loss of consciousness, restlessness, anxiety, and bluish lips, hands
Cardiac arrest
In cardiac arrest, the heart stops beating and needs to be restarted.
While a cardiac arrest is an electrical problem triggered by a disruption of the heart's rhythm. Most heart attacks do not lead to cardiac arrest. However, when cardiac arrest happens, a heart attack is a common cause.
- Dry, hacking cough, especially when lying down
- Confusion, sleepiness and disorientation in older people
- Dizziness, fainting, fatigue or weakness
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