Signs Of Cardiac Arrest

It's important to know the warning signs of cardiac arrest, one of the leading causes of death, so you can save your life or that of a loved one. Long term heart disease is one of the many factors that can cause cardiac arrest which is when the heart stops beating. In this article, we'll be looking at some of the signs of cardiac arrest.

While there are many lifestyle and health factors that can make someone more vulnerable to cardiac arrest, there are not always any obvious warnings before it occurs. Sudden cardiac arrest, SCA, is most common in men in their thirties and forties even though many heart ailments are generally associated with older people. It can, however, happen to both men and women of any age. Cardiac arrest can hit someone who appears to be healthy and who isn't showing symptoms. This is why it's so important to contact emergency medical help if you think someone is in cardiac arrest even if they don't appear to be a likely sufferer of heart problems. If treatment is not received within minutes of the first signs, it can cause death.

Dizziness or nausea can be a symptom of someone about to go into cardiac arrest. These symptoms can be caused by other problems as well, but if the person is at risk for heart disease, it is a cause for concern. Since heart problems can also occur in people considered healthy, including young people, all possible symptoms should be taken seriously. Feeling lightheaded can occur to some people while having a heart attack. Heart attacks are not the same as cardiac arrest, as in most cases the heart doesn't actually stop beating when someone has a heart attack. It's important to treat any heart related symptoms immediately, however, as heart attacks and other heart conditions can lead to cardiac arrest.

If you or someone in your family is concerned about cardiac arrest you should talk to your doctor about ways to prevent it. They can help know what lifestyle changes you need to make if any and can even let you know if you need to have an internal defibrillator implanted. A less extreme measure is to purchase an external defibrillator, which can be useful in getting someone's heart to start working again after cardiac arrest. They can be purchased privately but are mainly used by emergency technicians. Again, talk to your doctor to determine if you are at significant risk for cardiac arrest and what you can do to prevent it.

Cardiac arrest is an extremely dangerous medical event so any warning signs should be taken seriously and you should seek immediate emergency help. While the best way to prevent it is to live as healthy a lifestyle as possible, it isn't always possible to predict when cardiac arrest might happen. So watch for the warning signs discussed above.

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