What is Cardiac Arrest? Causes of Cardiac Arrest

What is Cardiac Arrest?

A cardiac arrest occurs when the heart suddenly stops pumping blood around the body. 

Symptoms of Cardiac Arrest:

Someonne who is having a cardiaca rrest will suddenly lose consciousness and will stop breathing or have abnormal breathing. 

Some people may have chest pain, shortness of breath, or nausea before a cardiac arrest occurs. If not treated within minutes, it usually results in death. 

Cause of Cardiac Arrest

The most common cause of cardiac arrest is coronary artery disease wherein the walls of the arteries thicken as a result of fat or plaque deposition. 

Less common causes include major blood loss, lack of oxygen, low potassium levels, heart failure, and intense physical exercise.

 If proper "First Aid" is provided to the patient, and he/she gets the right treatment quickly, chances of recovery from a cardiaac arrest are quite high.