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.
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HEART ATTACK |
STROKE |
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What are they? |
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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? |
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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:
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A stroke can happen when a blood vessel that carries oxygen and nutrients to the brain:
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What causes the disease? |
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| 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? |
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| 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 |
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Risk factors |
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