Key Differences among Cardiac Arrest, Heart Attack & Stroke

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Cardiac arrest, heart attack, and stroke are one of the most deadly things that can occur in the human body. Knowing the difference in them might save your life – or someone else’s.

CARDIAC ARREST	HEART ATTACK	STROKE

What are they?
Cardiac arrest occurs when the heart stops beating properly and is unable to pump blood, due to an electrical problem in the heart.	A heart attack occurs when blood flow is impeded from reaching the heart, severely damaging the heart muscle.	A stroke is a “brain attack”. It can happen to anyone at any time. It occurs when blood flow is impeded from reaching the brain.
How the disease happens?
Cardiac arrest happens because of the organ’s malfunctioning, so the heart muscles all of a sudden stop beating.	A heart attack or myocardial infarction (MI) can happen when a blood vessel (Coronary artery) that carries oxygen and nutrients to the heart muscle: bursts or is blocked by a clot	A stroke can happen when a blood vessel that carries oxygen and nutrients to the brain: bursts or is blocked by a clot
What causes the disease?
Cardiac arrest is caused by the heart’s electrical system that has gone out of control, causing irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia) and even complete stopping of the heart.	A heart attack is caused by *a blockage* in blood flow to the heart.	A stroke is caused by a blockage in blood flow to the brain.
What causes the blockage?
Cardiac arrest does not require artery blockage to occur.	This blockage can be caused by cholesterol and plaque buildup, or a blood clot.
Common Signs & Symptoms
Absence of breath Gasping Unresponsiveness	chest pain or discomfort upper body discomfort pain that radiates down the left arm shortness of breath a cold sweat tiredness anxiety and nausea light-headedness dizziness Some people have no symptoms or very mild symptoms and experience a "silent heart attack."	Weakness or numbness of one side of the body or the face. Confusion Loss of coordination Trouble with speaking Severe headache without any triggering factor Unexpected dizziness or loss of balance
Risk factors
Gender Age Family history History of arrhythmias, coronary heart disease. Alcohol/drug abuse and smoking.	Gender Age Family history High blood pressure, diabetes, obesity Alcohol/drug abuse and smoking Poor diet and an inactive lifestyle. Stress	Gender Age, Family history, and/or race High blood pressure, diabetes, blood disorders & obesity. Alcohol/drug abuse and smoking Poor diet and an inactive lifestyle. Stress Prior stroke or TIA (temporary ischemic attack),

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