Heart attack and cardiac arrest are one of the leading causes of death globally. According to the latest reports, the co-founder of Pepperfry Company Ambareesh Murthy died of cardiac arrest in Leh, he was 44 years old. Death due to cardiovascular diseases at a young age has been a matter of great concern for a long time. Since Corona, its risk is being seen even more.
Health experts say that people of any age can be at risk of heart disease, the way our lifestyle and diet are being disturbed, it has increased the risks even more.
Cardiac arrest, considered a serious complication of cardiovascular diseases, carries a higher risk of death than a heart attack. Cardiac arrest occurs when your heart suddenly stops beating. If it is not identified on time and the patient does not get emergency treatment, it can lead to the death of the person.
Heart attack and cardiac arrest are not the same
Health experts say heart attack and cardiac arrest are often considered to be the same problem, but these two are different conditions. A heart attack occurs when a coronary artery becomes blocked. Due to this, the flow of blood to the heart muscles is obstructed. If cells do not get enough oxygen, they can be at risk of damage.
On the other hand, cardiac arrest occurs when a person's heart stops pumping blood to his body.
Cardiac arrest can happen even while sleeping
Health experts say cases of cardiac arrest are being seen even in sleep. Caution should also be taken regarding the risks of Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) in sleep. There are many reasons for this which require serious attention. Certain genetic conditions such as long QT syndrome, Brugada syndrome, and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy can increase your risk of sudden cardiac arrest.
Structural heart abnormalities, congenital heart defects, or disruption of the heart's electrical system may also increase the risk.
How to identify cardiac arrest?
The symptoms of sudden cardiac arrest develop very quickly and can be severe. There may be a problem of sudden fainting, no pulse, no breathing, or loss of consciousness. Sometimes other symptoms also appear before sudden cardiac arrest, which should be taken care of. In these conditions, there may be discomfort in the chest, difficulty in breathing, and rapid heartbeat.
What to do to avoid cardiac arrest?
Taking measures to keep the heart healthy can help prevent sudden cardiac arrest. For this, it is also considered necessary to keep the lifestyle and diet right.
Eat a healthy and nutritious diet.
Get regular heart checkups.
Do not smoke and consume tobacco.
Control blood pressure and cholesterol.
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