Learn the important differences between a heart attack and cardiac arrest
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Heart disease is the number one cause of death for women and people assigned female at birth in the United States. That means you may be at risk for serious heart problems, such asHere’s what you need to know about symptoms and treatment for a heart attack vs. cardiac arrest.During cardiac arrest, the heart stops beating. During a heart attack, the heart is still beating.A heart attack happens when the blood flow to your heart is blocked and your heart doesn’t have oxygen to work properly.
Cardiac arrest happens when your heart suddenly stops beating and pumping blood to the rest of the body. This is caused by abnormal heart rhythm in the heart’s lower chambers and can be fatal within minutes without medical attention.Symptoms of heart attacks are different in women than in men. The most common symptom for both is chest pain — but women often have symptoms you don’t immediately think of.Symptoms of a heart attack can be mild or severe.
If you or someone around you is having symptoms of a heart attack, call 911 immediately. Every minute that goes by can be fatal and add damage to your heart. Heart attacks are a risk factor for cardiac arrest, but most heart attacks don’t immediately lead to cardiac arrest. Talk to your healthcare provider about your risk for heart disease and what you can do to reduce your risk for heart attacks and cardiac arrest.
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