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Cardiac arrest is when a person suffers from a sudden irregular heartbeat usually caused by an issue in the heart's electrical system. This prevents the heart from being able to pump blood throughout the body. If not immediately treated cardiac arrest could result in death.
Who is at risk for going into cardiac arrest?
Who is at risk for going into cardiac arrest?
Some factors such as being middle aged, obese, high blood pressure/cholesterol levels, diabetes, or a family history can increase your chance of going in cardiac arrest but ANYONE no matter how healthy or young they are could potentially go into cardiac arrest.
Is cardiac arrest the same thing as a heart attack?
Is cardiac arrest the same thing as a heart attack?
No a heart attack is a blockage in the arteries that prevents blood flow where as cardiac arrest is caused by an issue with the electrical system. Heart attacks can be caused by cardiac arrest but they are not the same thing.
Is there anyway to save someone who goes into cardiac arrest?
Is there anyway to save someone who goes into cardiac arrest?
YES! Any bystander could potentially saves someone's life by performing CPR while waiting for emergency personnel to arrive. Even if you are not CPR certified doing something is better then doing nothing. Check out our PSA and steps on how to perform CPR
What are signs someone has gone into cardiac arrest?
What are signs someone has gone into cardiac arrest?
A person collapses, has no pulse, and is not breathing
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