sudden cardiac arrest and heart attack the same? Find out from an expert..

Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) and heart attack are often confused because they both involve the heart, but they are distinct conditions with different causes and treatments. Here’s an expert explanation to clarify the differences between the two:

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Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA)

Definition: Sudden cardiac arrest is an electrical malfunction in the heart that causes an irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia). This disrupts the heart’s ability to pump blood to the brain, lungs, and other organs.

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Causes:

  • Arrhythmias: The most common cause is ventricular fibrillation, where the heart’s lower chambers quiver instead of pumping blood.
  • Heart conditions: Conditions like cardiomyopathy, heart failure, or previous heart attacks can increase the risk.
  • Congenital heart defects: Especially in younger individuals.
  • Severe physical stress or trauma: Such as significant blood loss, lack of oxygen, or intense physical exertion.

Symptoms:

  • Sudden collapse
  • No pulse
  • No breathing
  • Loss of consciousness

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યુવાનોમાં કેમ આવી રહ્યો છે હૃદય નો હુમલો, જુઓ આ વીડિયોમાં માહિતી

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Treatment:

  • Immediate treatment with cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and defibrillation (an electric shock to the heart) is crucial to restore a normal heartbeat.
  • Emergency medical services should be called immediately.

Heart Attack (Myocardial Infarction)

Definition: A heart attack occurs when blood flow to a part of the heart is blocked for a long enough time that part of the heart muscle is damaged or dies.

Causes:

  • Blocked arteries: Usually caused by a buildup of fat, cholesterol, and other substances (plaque), which can rupture and form a clot, blocking blood flow.
  • Coronary artery disease: The most common cause of heart attacks.

Symptoms:

  • Chest pain or discomfort that may spread to the shoulder, arm, back, neck, or jaw.
  • Shortness of breath
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Cold sweats
  • Lightheadedness or sudden dizziness

Treatment:

  • Medications to dissolve clots (thrombolytics), prevent clots from forming (anticoagulants), and reduce heart workload and pain (beta-blockers, nitroglycerin).
  • Surgical procedures like angioplasty (to open blocked arteries) or coronary artery bypass surgery.

Key Differences

  • Mechanism: SCA is primarily an electrical issue causing the heart to stop beating properly, while a heart attack is a circulatory problem due to blocked blood flow.
  • Onset: SCA often occurs suddenly and without warning, whereas a heart attack can have more gradual onset symptoms.
  • Outcome: SCA leads to death within minutes without immediate intervention, while a heart attack, though serious, may not be immediately fatal and can often be treated if addressed quickly.

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Conclusion

Sudden cardiac arrest and heart attack are critical heart conditions with different causes, symptoms, and treatments. Understanding these differences is crucial for appropriate and timely medical intervention. For more detailed information, you can refer to sources like the American Heart Association and Mayo Clinic.