Sudden cardiac arrest is a potentially fatal condition resulting in death.
REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA — Heart disease is one of the most dangerous killers in the world. Over the years, cases heart attack where the heart stops beating has skyrocketed, and even among young people. Sudden cardiac arrest is a potentially fatal condition that can result in death if not treated in time.
The human heart is controlled by electrical impulses, and when these impulses change their pattern, they can cause irregular heartbeats known as arrhythmias. When this rhythm stops, a heart attack occurs. A heart attack, on the other hand, occurs when the blood supply to the heart is interrupted.
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What are the symptoms of a sudden heart attack? To manage it on time, here are the early symptoms: sudden heart attack things to watch out for as reported by Times Now News, Thursday (23/12).
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According to medical experts, a common early symptom of sudden cardiac arrest is recurrent syncope. Syncope is the medical term for fainting. Usually fainting is associated with a lack of blood flow to the brain, which can eventually lead to a heart attack.
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Another major early sign of a sudden heart attack is constant chest pain, even when you are not doing strenuous activities while the body is rested and free from activity. In this case, the doctor advised to immediately do an Electrocardiogram (EKG). This is a test to measure the electrical activity or electrical activity of the heart.
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Usually, a person experiences shortness of breath when doing strenuous activities such as intense sports or hiking. However, if it occurs too often and even at rest, it can be a symptom of an increased risk of heart attack inside.
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Heart palpitations are another sign of a heart attack to look out for. It occurs as a result of an irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia). Therefore, if you are prone to palpitations or experience them too often, even when you’re not anxious, it’s a sign that you need to get your heart checked right away.
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Patients who are prone to heart attacks also tend to feel weak and dizzy around the episode. If you feel weak or dizzy, it could signal a heart attack episode is developing.
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