Inside Cardiac Arrest

February 28th, 2008 by lynnylchan under Paid Post

It is a common misconception that cardiac arrest and heart attacks are different terms for the same medical condition. However, the cause behind each is different. Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) is characterised by an Irregular Heartbeat while “heart attack” is the common term for a myocardial infarction, or death of the cardiac muscle resulting from blockages of the blood vessels.

The website InsideCardiacArrest.com provides more information on SCA, the early symptoms of an attack, as well as a risk assessment to determine if you are at risk. You can also obtain more information on emergency treatment in case of SCA as well as therapeutic treatments to prevent further occurrences of SCA.

Given the suddenness of cardiac arrests, it is always prudent to stay well-informed on this condition, and the website is a good resource.