Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) is different from a Heart Attack. Sudden Cardiac Arrest: “An electrical problem” The person is n ot awake and the heart is not beating Hear from a survivor who experienced both.įor more about Brent and his experience, read his Survivor Story. Understanding the difference between Sudden Cardiac Arrest and Heart Attack could save your life-or the life of someone you love. The risk factors for Heart Attack include: Do not hesitate to call 911 because you are embarrassed or don’t want to bother anyone.Do not delay more than five minutes from the onset of symptoms to call 911.Never drive yourself to the hospital if you are experiencing heart attack symptoms.The only rare exception might be when the hospital is very close by and you expect EMS to be delayed significantly in getting an ambulance to the scene. Refrain from driving the person experiencing symptoms of heart attack to the hospital.Have the person rest or lie down while waiting for EMS.The sooner the person is treated, the better the outcome. Instead, the correct action is to call 911 immediately to get emergency medical services (EMS) on the way to help. There is no need to give cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or to use an automated external defibrillator (AED). When someone experiences a Heart Attack, he or she is awake and the heart is beating. Swelling of the ankles and/or lower legs.Sometimes women experience additional symptoms including:
Women are more likely than men, however, to experience other common symptoms such as: The most common symptom of a Heart Attack in women is the same as it is for men: chest discomfort or pain. Signs and symptoms of Heart Attack in women A tendency to deny that anything serious is happening.Pain or discomfort in one or both arms, spreading to the shoulder, upper back, neck or jaw.It can evolve into crushing pain if nothing is done. Some victims, however, do not experience any warning signs.Ĭhest discomfort can feel like uncomfortable pressure, squeezing or fullness. These are early warning signs that may precede a Heart Attack. Some Heart Attack victims experience mild intermittent chest discomfort that comes and goes over a period of days. Most Heart Attacks involve discomfort in the center of the chest that lasts more than a few minutes or that goes away and comes back. The person is awake (conscious) and may complain of one or more of the signs and symptoms of a Heart Attack. Heart Attack (the medical term is myocardial infarction or MI) occurs when part of the heart’s blood supply is reduced or blocked, causing the heart muscle to become injured or die. Heart Attack: A “Plumbing Problem” The person is awake and the heart is beating Understanding the difference could save your life-or the life of someone you love. It’s a common misconception that Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) and Heart Attack are the same thing. Sudden Cardiac Arrest and Heart Attack: Understanding the difference
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