How You Can Be A Helping Hand During Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Cardiac arrest is generally caused by an electrical disruption that disturbs the pumping action of the heart, stopping blood flow to the rest of the body. Sudden cardiac arrest is a serious & lethal medical emergency categorized by an abrupt loss of breathing, consciousness, and pulse. This may be signalled by shortness of breath, dizziness, and a racing heartbeat, though some experience no warnings whatsoever. The cardiac arrest symptoms come on abruptly and must be treated instantly. What are the Preceding Symptoms of Sudden Cardiac Arrest? Some people who experience cardiac arrest have some sense that something is wrong before time. In some cases, cardiac arrest will be heralded by warning symptoms such as: Difficulty Breathing Chest Pain Nausea and/or Vomiting Irregular or Racing Heartbeat (arrhythmia) Lightheadedness & Dizziness Passing out, Fainting, or Losing Consciousness However, often, people don’t realize that there’s an issue until the actual cardiac ...