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Bookmark or Share- Heart attack - Symptoms & causes - Mayo ClinicCardiac arrest. Without warning, the heart stops. A sudden change in the heart's signaling causes sudden cardiac arrest. A heart attack increases the risk of this life-threatening condition. It can lead to death (sudden cardiac death) without immediate treatment.
- Mayo Clinic Q and A: Cardiac arrest vs. heart attacks: Who is at risk?A heart attack occurs when there is a blockage, and your heart muscle is deprived of blood flow. People experience chest pains or difficulty breathing. A heart attack can sometimes cause a sudden cardiac arrest and even induce a lethal arrhythmia due to irritation from lack of oxygen and blood flow.
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR): First aid - Mayo ClinicCardiac arrest in babies is usually due to a lack of oxygen, such as from choking. If you know that the baby has an airway blockage, perform first aid for choking. If you don't know why the baby isn't breathing, perform CPR.
- Sudden cardiac arrest - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo ClinicSudden cardiac arrest happens suddenly and requires emergency medical care at a hospital. If the heart is quickly restored, survival is possible. When you are stable, healthcare professionals at the hospital run tests to determine the cause.
- Sudden death in young people: Heart problems often blamedSudden cardiac death is different from sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). SCA is the sudden loss of heart activity due to an irregular heart rhythm. Survival is possible with fast, proper medical care.
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