It's important to know the warning signs of cardiac arrest, one of the leading causes of death, so you can save your life or that of a loved one. Long term heart disease is one of the many factors that can cause cardiac arrest which is when the heart stops beating. In this article, we'll be looking at some of the signs of cardiac arrest.
Of course many already know the major symptom that you are not likely to miss, chest pain can occur in cardiac arrest victims as well as most other heart conditions. Most often chest pain is associated with heart attacks which could lead to cardiac arrest. Be alert to any type of chest pain but also be aware it can have other causes s well. Although cardiac arrest often occurs without warning or pain in some cases chest pain may occur. Before going into cardiac arrest, some people experience dizziness or nausea. These symptoms can be caused by other problems as well, but if the person is at risk for heart disease, it is a cause for concern. All possible symptoms should be taken seriously because heart problems can occur in young people and those considered healthy. Feeling lightheaded can occur to some people while having a heart attack. Heart attacks are not the same as cardiac arrest, as in most cases the heart doesn't actually stop beating when someone has a heart attack. However, heart attacks and various other heart conditions can lead to cardiac arrest which is why it's so important to treat any heart related symptoms immediately.
It happens suddenly, is usually fatal and often has warning signs that can help you predict it. Getting regular checkups is important. The main risk factor for cardiac arrest is coronary artery disease (CAD), which often goes undiagnosed until it's too late. High cholesterol is a condition that is often diagnosed prior to CAD because it's a major symptom. If you have any of these conditions there are many things you can do to improve your chances of not going into cardiac arrest. CAD is a major precurser for cardiac arrest even though most people don't even know they have it.
Knowing the warning signs and risk factors is only the beginning of what you can do to prevent cardiac arrest. Once you've determined your risk factors talk to your cardiologist about the course of treatment to help you avoid cardiac arrest. Medical tests are the best way to diagnose your chances of cardiac arrest.
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