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What is the Difference Between a Heart Attack and Cardiac Arrest? Recognize the Symptoms and Causes

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Kapanlagi.com - In 2020, it was indeed a difficult year for some people. This is because the Indonesian society was shocked by the departure of Bunga Citra Lestari's husband, Ashraf Sinclair, due to a heart attack that caused him to pass away at a young age.

Recently, the legendary campur sari singer Didi Kempot passed away due to cardiac arrest. Both artists had heart problems that took their lives. Heart disease is categorized as a cardiovascular disease that ranks first as the leading cause of death.

It is important to know that a heart attack and cardiac arrest are two different terms. So what is the difference between the two? Read the following review:

1. Heart Attack

A heart attack is a condition where there is a blockage in the coronary arteries. As a result, oxygen to the heart is hindered and blood clots occur. This condition is fatal because the heart does not receive enough oxygen supply from the blood flowing to the heart.

A heart attack does not directly kill the sufferer. During a heart attack, the part of the heart that does not receive oxygen will continue to experience damage in the form of death of heart muscle. If not immediately treated, this condition can lead to death.

2. Cardiac Arrest

Cardiac arrest is a condition where the heart suddenly stops beating due to disturbances in the electrical impulses of the heart muscle. This condition causes the heart to be unable to beat normally.  

Unlike a heart attack that occurs within hours, cardiac arrest is a complete cessation of heartbeats. This condition often occurs without warning. It is triggered by damage to the heart, resulting in arrhythmia or irregular heartbeat. In a matter of seconds, a person can lose consciousness and have no pulse.

3. Symptoms of Heart Attack and Cardiac Arrest

These two diseases have different symptoms. Here are the symptoms of a heart attack that you need to know for prevention:

-Shortness of breath

-Abdominal pain accompanied by vomiting

-Dizziness

-Weakness

-Muscle contractions around the chest, neck, and arms

-Pain in the upper abdomen, chest, arms, and jaw

-Cold sweats

Meanwhile, cardiac arrest has the following symptoms:

-Pupils entering the skull

-Weakness

-Skin color turning pale or bluish

-Breathing stops

-Loss of consciousness

-No pulse and heartbeats stop

4. Causes of Heart Attack and Cardiac Arrest

These two deadly diseases have different causes. You need to know the causes of a heart attack and cardiac arrest.

-Causes of a heart attack

A heart attack is caused by the blockage of the artery muscle due to cardiovascular disease. The blockage occurs due to the accumulation of blood fats, also known as cholesterol. The accumulated cholesterol causes an increase in blood pressure. With the increase in blood pressure, the blood vessel walls will erode. The resulting injury, combined with the accumulation of blood clots, is called inflammation.

-Causes of cardiac arrest

On the other hand, cardiac arrest is caused by arrhythmia originating from the heart's ventricles, also known as ventricular fibrillation. This condition occurs due to disturbances in the electrical activity of the heart muscle, which can cause blood flow to the entire body and heart to stop. Cardiac arrest can occur due to electric shock, drug overdose, excessive physical activity, excessive blood loss, obstruction of the airways, drowning, and accidents.

Those are some differences between a heart attack and cardiac arrest that you need to know. Therefore, you should be more aware and concerned about your health in order to avoid various diseases. Of course, by adopting a healthy lifestyle. Hopefully, it is beneficial.

 

(kpl/dtm)

Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.
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