{"id":2720,"date":"2023-03-02T09:04:53","date_gmt":"2023-03-02T09:04:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/happydoctor.in\/medi-fort\/?p=2720"},"modified":"2026-03-12T09:47:37","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T09:47:37","slug":"are-heart-attack-and-cardiac-arrest-different","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/happydoctor.in\/medi-fort\/are-heart-attack-and-cardiac-arrest-different\/","title":{"rendered":"Are Heart attack and Cardiac Arrest different?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"2720\" class=\"elementor elementor-2720\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-74f9ea41 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"74f9ea41\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element 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data-widget_type=\"jkit_post_terms.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div  class=\"jeg-elementor-kit jkit-post-terms jeg_module___69fe1da23ba97\" ><span class=\"post-terms\"><span class=\"term-list \">Heart Care<\/span><\/span><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-41d14378 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-jkit_post_title\" data-id=\"41d14378\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInRight&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"jkit_post_title.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div  class=\"jeg-elementor-kit jkit-post-title jeg_module__1_69fe1da23cee0\" ><h2 class=\"post-title style-color \">Are Heart attack and Cardiac Arrest different?<\/h2><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e5dc41c elementor-icon-list--layout-inline elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"e5dc41c\" 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https:\/\/happydoctor.in\/medi-fort\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/are-heart-attack-and-cardiac-arrest-different-300x160.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-57bb2541 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"57bb2541\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Are Heart attack and Cardiac Arrest different?\\nHeart attack and cardiac arrest are two distinct medical conditions. They both affect the heart and so people tend to use them interchangeably, but they are different, have different causes and symptoms. \\nHeart attack, called myocardial infraction is caused by decreased of blood flow. \\nIt is caused when blood flow to part of the heart is blocked. A coronary artery, the blood vessel that supplies blood to the heart muscle, may become narrowed due to build-up of plaque, a waxy substance made of cholesterol and other materials. When plaque ruptures it can form a blood clot which could completely or partially block blood flow to a portion of the heart. \\nThis can lead to damage to the heart muscle and cause symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath, and sweating. A heart attack can be life-threatening, and immediate medical attention is required to minimize the damage to the heart.\\nThe risk of heart attack increases with \\n\u2022 High blood pressure\\n\u2022 High cholesterol\\n\u2022 Diabetes\\n\u2022 Obesity\\n\u2022 Lack of physical activity\\n\u2022 Family history of heart disease \\n\u2022 Increasing age\\n\u2022 Smoking\\n\u2022 Stress \\nCardiac arrest is caused when heart ceases to function.\\nThe heartbeat is controlled by an electrical pulse that is generated in one part of the heart. This pulse travels along a set pathway to trigger the regular contractions of the heart. When this electrical pulse is disturbed or stopped, the heart will stop beating. The most common cause of cardiac arrest is a life-threatening abnormal heart rhythm called ventricular fibrillation. \\nA cardiac arrest causes a person to collapse and lose consciousness. It is a medical emergency. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or defibrillation should be given immediately to restore heart\u2019s function to prevent brain damage and save life.\\nThe risk of cardiac increases with \\n\u2022 Coronary artery disease\\n\u2022 Previous heart attack\\n\u2022 Heart failure\\n\u2022 Congenital heart disease\\n\u2022 Heart valve disease\\n\u2022 Family history of cardiac arrest\\n\u2022 Certain medications\\n\u2022 Drug overdose\\n\u2022 Electrolyte imbalances (such as low potassium or magnesium levels)\\n\u2022 Drug or alcohol abuse\\n\\nAdopting a healthy lifestyle is the firs step in maintaining heart health. Getting a regular heart check-up is the second step. This is particularly important if you are at high risk. \\nBeing a cardiac super-speciality hospital, we offer the most comprehensive cardiac care for all heart conditions for patients of all ages. Consult our expert for the best preventive heart care, the best management of heart disease, and the best cardiac procedures and surgeries. We can also guide you to living a healthy lifestyle to boost your heart health. \\n\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:15297,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;9&quot;:0,&quot;10&quot;:0,&quot;11&quot;:4,&quot;12&quot;:0,&quot;14&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:1},&quot;15&quot;:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;16&quot;:10}\">Heart attack and cardiac arrest are two distinct medical conditions. They both affect the heart and so people tend to use them interchangeably, but they are different, have different causes and symptoms.<\/span><\/p><p><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Are Heart attack and Cardiac Arrest different?\\nHeart attack and cardiac arrest are two distinct medical conditions. They both affect the heart and so people tend to use them interchangeably, but they are different, have different causes and symptoms. \\nHeart attack, called myocardial infraction is caused by decreased of blood flow. \\nIt is caused when blood flow to part of the heart is blocked. A coronary artery, the blood vessel that supplies blood to the heart muscle, may become narrowed due to build-up of plaque, a waxy substance made of cholesterol and other materials. When plaque ruptures it can form a blood clot which could completely or partially block blood flow to a portion of the heart. \\nThis can lead to damage to the heart muscle and cause symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath, and sweating. A heart attack can be life-threatening, and immediate medical attention is required to minimize the damage to the heart.\\nThe risk of heart attack increases with \\n\u2022 High blood pressure\\n\u2022 High cholesterol\\n\u2022 Diabetes\\n\u2022 Obesity\\n\u2022 Lack of physical activity\\n\u2022 Family history of heart disease \\n\u2022 Increasing age\\n\u2022 Smoking\\n\u2022 Stress \\nCardiac arrest is caused when heart ceases to function.\\nThe heartbeat is controlled by an electrical pulse that is generated in one part of the heart. This pulse travels along a set pathway to trigger the regular contractions of the heart. When this electrical pulse is disturbed or stopped, the heart will stop beating. The most common cause of cardiac arrest is a life-threatening abnormal heart rhythm called ventricular fibrillation. \\nA cardiac arrest causes a person to collapse and lose consciousness. It is a medical emergency. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or defibrillation should be given immediately to restore heart\u2019s function to prevent brain damage and save life.\\nThe risk of cardiac increases with \\n\u2022 Coronary artery disease\\n\u2022 Previous heart attack\\n\u2022 Heart failure\\n\u2022 Congenital heart disease\\n\u2022 Heart valve disease\\n\u2022 Family history of cardiac arrest\\n\u2022 Certain medications\\n\u2022 Drug overdose\\n\u2022 Electrolyte imbalances (such as low potassium or magnesium levels)\\n\u2022 Drug or alcohol abuse\\n\\nAdopting a healthy lifestyle is the firs step in maintaining heart health. Getting a regular heart check-up is the second step. This is particularly important if you are at high risk. \\nBeing a cardiac super-speciality hospital, we offer the most comprehensive cardiac care for all heart conditions for patients of all ages. Consult our expert for the best preventive heart care, the best management of heart disease, and the best cardiac procedures and surgeries. We can also guide you to living a healthy lifestyle to boost your heart health. \\n\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:15297,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;9&quot;:0,&quot;10&quot;:0,&quot;11&quot;:4,&quot;12&quot;:0,&quot;14&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:1},&quot;15&quot;:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;16&quot;:10}\">Heart attack, called myocardial infraction is caused by decreased of blood flow.<br \/>It is caused when blood flow to part of the heart is blocked. A coronary artery, the blood vessel that supplies blood to the heart muscle, may become narrowed due to build-up of plaque, a waxy substance made of cholesterol and other materials. When plaque ruptures it can form a blood clot which could completely or partially block blood flow to a portion of the heart.<\/span><\/p><p><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Are Heart attack and Cardiac Arrest different?\\nHeart attack and cardiac arrest are two distinct medical conditions. They both affect the heart and so people tend to use them interchangeably, but they are different, have different causes and symptoms. \\nHeart attack, called myocardial infraction is caused by decreased of blood flow. \\nIt is caused when blood flow to part of the heart is blocked. A coronary artery, the blood vessel that supplies blood to the heart muscle, may become narrowed due to build-up of plaque, a waxy substance made of cholesterol and other materials. When plaque ruptures it can form a blood clot which could completely or partially block blood flow to a portion of the heart. \\nThis can lead to damage to the heart muscle and cause symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath, and sweating. A heart attack can be life-threatening, and immediate medical attention is required to minimize the damage to the heart.\\nThe risk of heart attack increases with \\n\u2022 High blood pressure\\n\u2022 High cholesterol\\n\u2022 Diabetes\\n\u2022 Obesity\\n\u2022 Lack of physical activity\\n\u2022 Family history of heart disease \\n\u2022 Increasing age\\n\u2022 Smoking\\n\u2022 Stress \\nCardiac arrest is caused when heart ceases to function.\\nThe heartbeat is controlled by an electrical pulse that is generated in one part of the heart. This pulse travels along a set pathway to trigger the regular contractions of the heart. When this electrical pulse is disturbed or stopped, the heart will stop beating. The most common cause of cardiac arrest is a life-threatening abnormal heart rhythm called ventricular fibrillation. \\nA cardiac arrest causes a person to collapse and lose consciousness. It is a medical emergency. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or defibrillation should be given immediately to restore heart\u2019s function to prevent brain damage and save life.\\nThe risk of cardiac increases with \\n\u2022 Coronary artery disease\\n\u2022 Previous heart attack\\n\u2022 Heart failure\\n\u2022 Congenital heart disease\\n\u2022 Heart valve disease\\n\u2022 Family history of cardiac arrest\\n\u2022 Certain medications\\n\u2022 Drug overdose\\n\u2022 Electrolyte imbalances (such as low potassium or magnesium levels)\\n\u2022 Drug or alcohol abuse\\n\\nAdopting a healthy lifestyle is the firs step in maintaining heart health. Getting a regular heart check-up is the second step. This is particularly important if you are at high risk. \\nBeing a cardiac super-speciality hospital, we offer the most comprehensive cardiac care for all heart conditions for patients of all ages. Consult our expert for the best preventive heart care, the best management of heart disease, and the best cardiac procedures and surgeries. We can also guide you to living a healthy lifestyle to boost your heart health. \\n\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:15297,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;9&quot;:0,&quot;10&quot;:0,&quot;11&quot;:4,&quot;12&quot;:0,&quot;14&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:1},&quot;15&quot;:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;16&quot;:10}\">This can lead to damage to the heart muscle and cause symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath, and sweating. A heart attack can be life-threatening, and immediate medical attention is required to minimize the damage to the heart.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5d093ef9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5d093ef9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Are Heart attack and Cardiac Arrest different?\\nHeart attack and cardiac arrest are two distinct medical conditions. They both affect the heart and so people tend to use them interchangeably, but they are different, have different causes and symptoms. \\nHeart attack, called myocardial infraction is caused by decreased of blood flow. \\nIt is caused when blood flow to part of the heart is blocked. A coronary artery, the blood vessel that supplies blood to the heart muscle, may become narrowed due to build-up of plaque, a waxy substance made of cholesterol and other materials. When plaque ruptures it can form a blood clot which could completely or partially block blood flow to a portion of the heart. \\nThis can lead to damage to the heart muscle and cause symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath, and sweating. A heart attack can be life-threatening, and immediate medical attention is required to minimize the damage to the heart.\\nThe risk of heart attack increases with \\n\u2022 High blood pressure\\n\u2022 High cholesterol\\n\u2022 Diabetes\\n\u2022 Obesity\\n\u2022 Lack of physical activity\\n\u2022 Family history of heart disease \\n\u2022 Increasing age\\n\u2022 Smoking\\n\u2022 Stress \\nCardiac arrest is caused when heart ceases to function.\\nThe heartbeat is controlled by an electrical pulse that is generated in one part of the heart. This pulse travels along a set pathway to trigger the regular contractions of the heart. When this electrical pulse is disturbed or stopped, the heart will stop beating. The most common cause of cardiac arrest is a life-threatening abnormal heart rhythm called ventricular fibrillation. \\nA cardiac arrest causes a person to collapse and lose consciousness. It is a medical emergency. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or defibrillation should be given immediately to restore heart\u2019s function to prevent brain damage and save life.\\nThe risk of cardiac increases with \\n\u2022 Coronary artery disease\\n\u2022 Previous heart attack\\n\u2022 Heart failure\\n\u2022 Congenital heart disease\\n\u2022 Heart valve disease\\n\u2022 Family history of cardiac arrest\\n\u2022 Certain medications\\n\u2022 Drug overdose\\n\u2022 Electrolyte imbalances (such as low potassium or magnesium levels)\\n\u2022 Drug or alcohol abuse\\n\\nAdopting a healthy lifestyle is the firs step in maintaining heart health. Getting a regular heart check-up is the second step. This is particularly important if you are at high risk. \\nBeing a cardiac super-speciality hospital, we offer the most comprehensive cardiac care for all heart conditions for patients of all ages. Consult our expert for the best preventive heart care, the best management of heart disease, and the best cardiac procedures and surgeries. We can also guide you to living a healthy lifestyle to boost your heart health. \\n\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:15297,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;9&quot;:0,&quot;10&quot;:0,&quot;11&quot;:4,&quot;12&quot;:0,&quot;14&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:1},&quot;15&quot;:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;16&quot;:10}\">The risk of heart attack increases with<\/span><\/p><p><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Are Heart attack and Cardiac Arrest different?\\nHeart attack and cardiac arrest are two distinct medical conditions. They both affect the heart and so people tend to use them interchangeably, but they are different, have different causes and symptoms. \\nHeart attack, called myocardial infraction is caused by decreased of blood flow. \\nIt is caused when blood flow to part of the heart is blocked. A coronary artery, the blood vessel that supplies blood to the heart muscle, may become narrowed due to build-up of plaque, a waxy substance made of cholesterol and other materials. When plaque ruptures it can form a blood clot which could completely or partially block blood flow to a portion of the heart. \\nThis can lead to damage to the heart muscle and cause symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath, and sweating. A heart attack can be life-threatening, and immediate medical attention is required to minimize the damage to the heart.\\nThe risk of heart attack increases with \\n\u2022 High blood pressure\\n\u2022 High cholesterol\\n\u2022 Diabetes\\n\u2022 Obesity\\n\u2022 Lack of physical activity\\n\u2022 Family history of heart disease \\n\u2022 Increasing age\\n\u2022 Smoking\\n\u2022 Stress \\nCardiac arrest is caused when heart ceases to function.\\nThe heartbeat is controlled by an electrical pulse that is generated in one part of the heart. This pulse travels along a set pathway to trigger the regular contractions of the heart. When this electrical pulse is disturbed or stopped, the heart will stop beating. The most common cause of cardiac arrest is a life-threatening abnormal heart rhythm called ventricular fibrillation. \\nA cardiac arrest causes a person to collapse and lose consciousness. It is a medical emergency. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or defibrillation should be given immediately to restore heart\u2019s function to prevent brain damage and save life.\\nThe risk of cardiac increases with \\n\u2022 Coronary artery disease\\n\u2022 Previous heart attack\\n\u2022 Heart failure\\n\u2022 Congenital heart disease\\n\u2022 Heart valve disease\\n\u2022 Family history of cardiac arrest\\n\u2022 Certain medications\\n\u2022 Drug overdose\\n\u2022 Electrolyte imbalances (such as low potassium or magnesium levels)\\n\u2022 Drug or alcohol abuse\\n\\nAdopting a healthy lifestyle is the firs step in maintaining heart health. Getting a regular heart check-up is the second step. This is particularly important if you are at high risk. \\nBeing a cardiac super-speciality hospital, we offer the most comprehensive cardiac care for all heart conditions for patients of all ages. Consult our expert for the best preventive heart care, the best management of heart disease, and the best cardiac procedures and surgeries. We can also guide you to living a healthy lifestyle to boost your heart health. \\n\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:15297,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;9&quot;:0,&quot;10&quot;:0,&quot;11&quot;:4,&quot;12&quot;:0,&quot;14&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:1},&quot;15&quot;:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;16&quot;:10}\"><strong>\u2022 High blood pressure<\/strong><br \/><strong>\u2022 High cholesterol<\/strong><br \/><strong>\u2022 Diabetes<\/strong><br \/><strong>\u2022 Obesity<\/strong><br \/><strong>\u2022 Lack of physical activity<\/strong><br \/><strong>\u2022 Family history of heart disease<\/strong><br \/><strong>\u2022 Increasing age<\/strong><br \/><strong>\u2022 Smoking<\/strong><br \/><strong>\u2022 Stress<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Are Heart attack and Cardiac Arrest different?\\nHeart attack and cardiac arrest are two distinct medical conditions. They both affect the heart and so people tend to use them interchangeably, but they are different, have different causes and symptoms. \\nHeart attack, called myocardial infraction is caused by decreased of blood flow. \\nIt is caused when blood flow to part of the heart is blocked. A coronary artery, the blood vessel that supplies blood to the heart muscle, may become narrowed due to build-up of plaque, a waxy substance made of cholesterol and other materials. When plaque ruptures it can form a blood clot which could completely or partially block blood flow to a portion of the heart. \\nThis can lead to damage to the heart muscle and cause symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath, and sweating. A heart attack can be life-threatening, and immediate medical attention is required to minimize the damage to the heart.\\nThe risk of heart attack increases with \\n\u2022 High blood pressure\\n\u2022 High cholesterol\\n\u2022 Diabetes\\n\u2022 Obesity\\n\u2022 Lack of physical activity\\n\u2022 Family history of heart disease \\n\u2022 Increasing age\\n\u2022 Smoking\\n\u2022 Stress \\nCardiac arrest is caused when heart ceases to function.\\nThe heartbeat is controlled by an electrical pulse that is generated in one part of the heart. This pulse travels along a set pathway to trigger the regular contractions of the heart. When this electrical pulse is disturbed or stopped, the heart will stop beating. The most common cause of cardiac arrest is a life-threatening abnormal heart rhythm called ventricular fibrillation. \\nA cardiac arrest causes a person to collapse and lose consciousness. It is a medical emergency. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or defibrillation should be given immediately to restore heart\u2019s function to prevent brain damage and save life.\\nThe risk of cardiac increases with \\n\u2022 Coronary artery disease\\n\u2022 Previous heart attack\\n\u2022 Heart failure\\n\u2022 Congenital heart disease\\n\u2022 Heart valve disease\\n\u2022 Family history of cardiac arrest\\n\u2022 Certain medications\\n\u2022 Drug overdose\\n\u2022 Electrolyte imbalances (such as low potassium or magnesium levels)\\n\u2022 Drug or alcohol abuse\\n\\nAdopting a healthy lifestyle is the firs step in maintaining heart health. Getting a regular heart check-up is the second step. This is particularly important if you are at high risk. \\nBeing a cardiac super-speciality hospital, we offer the most comprehensive cardiac care for all heart conditions for patients of all ages. Consult our expert for the best preventive heart care, the best management of heart disease, and the best cardiac procedures and surgeries. We can also guide you to living a healthy lifestyle to boost your heart health. \\n\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:15297,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;9&quot;:0,&quot;10&quot;:0,&quot;11&quot;:4,&quot;12&quot;:0,&quot;14&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:1},&quot;15&quot;:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;16&quot;:10}\">Cardiac arrest is caused when heart ceases to function.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c45f9de elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c45f9de\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The heartbeat is controlled by an electrical pulse that is generated in one part of the heart. This pulse travels along a set pathway to trigger the regular contractions of the heart. When this electrical pulse is disturbed or stopped, the heart will stop beating. The most common cause of cardiac arrest is a life-threatening abnormal heart rhythm called ventricular fibrillation.<br \/>A cardiac arrest causes a person to collapse and lose consciousness. It is a medical emergency. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or defibrillation should be given immediately to restore heart\u2019s function to prevent brain damage and save life.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-498e11b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"498e11b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The risk of cardiac increases with<br \/><br \/><strong>\u2022 Coronary artery disease<\/strong><br \/><strong>\u2022 Previous heart attack<\/strong><br \/><strong>\u2022 Heart failure<\/strong><br \/><strong>\u2022 Congenital heart disease<\/strong><br \/><strong>\u2022 Heart valve disease<\/strong><br \/><strong>\u2022 Family history of cardiac arrest<\/strong><br \/><strong>\u2022 Certain medications<\/strong><br \/><strong>\u2022 Drug overdose<\/strong><br \/><strong>\u2022 Electrolyte imbalances (such as low potassium or magnesium levels)<\/strong><br \/><strong>\u2022 Drug or alcohol abuse<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f487739 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f487739\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Adopting a healthy lifestyle is the firs step in maintaining heart health. Getting a regular heart check-up is the second step. This is particularly important if you are at high risk.<\/p><p><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Are Heart attack and Cardiac Arrest different?\\nHeart attack and cardiac arrest are two distinct medical conditions. They both affect the heart and so people tend to use them interchangeably, but they are different, have different causes and symptoms. \\nHeart attack, called myocardial infraction is caused by decreased of blood flow. \\nIt is caused when blood flow to part of the heart is blocked. A coronary artery, the blood vessel that supplies blood to the heart muscle, may become narrowed due to build-up of plaque, a waxy substance made of cholesterol and other materials. When plaque ruptures it can form a blood clot which could completely or partially block blood flow to a portion of the heart. \\nThis can lead to damage to the heart muscle and cause symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath, and sweating. A heart attack can be life-threatening, and immediate medical attention is required to minimize the damage to the heart.\\nThe risk of heart attack increases with \\n\u2022 High blood pressure\\n\u2022 High cholesterol\\n\u2022 Diabetes\\n\u2022 Obesity\\n\u2022 Lack of physical activity\\n\u2022 Family history of heart disease \\n\u2022 Increasing age\\n\u2022 Smoking\\n\u2022 Stress \\nCardiac arrest is caused when heart ceases to function.\\nThe heartbeat is controlled by an electrical pulse that is generated in one part of the heart. This pulse travels along a set pathway to trigger the regular contractions of the heart. When this electrical pulse is disturbed or stopped, the heart will stop beating. The most common cause of cardiac arrest is a life-threatening abnormal heart rhythm called ventricular fibrillation. \\nA cardiac arrest causes a person to collapse and lose consciousness. It is a medical emergency. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or defibrillation should be given immediately to restore heart\u2019s function to prevent brain damage and save life.\\nThe risk of cardiac increases with \\n\u2022 Coronary artery disease\\n\u2022 Previous heart attack\\n\u2022 Heart failure\\n\u2022 Congenital heart disease\\n\u2022 Heart valve disease\\n\u2022 Family history of cardiac arrest\\n\u2022 Certain medications\\n\u2022 Drug overdose\\n\u2022 Electrolyte imbalances (such as low potassium or magnesium levels)\\n\u2022 Drug or alcohol abuse\\n\\nAdopting a healthy lifestyle is the firs step in maintaining heart health. Getting a regular heart check-up is the second step. This is particularly important if you are at high risk. \\nBeing a cardiac super-speciality hospital, we offer the most comprehensive cardiac care for all heart conditions for patients of all ages. Consult our expert for the best preventive heart care, the best management of heart disease, and the best cardiac procedures and surgeries. We can also guide you to living a healthy lifestyle to boost your heart health. \\n\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:15297,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;9&quot;:0,&quot;10&quot;:0,&quot;11&quot;:4,&quot;12&quot;:0,&quot;14&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:1},&quot;15&quot;:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;16&quot;:10}\">Being a<a href=\"https:\/\/medifortwellnesshospital.com\/team\/dr-birendra-kumar\/\">\u00a0cardiac super-speciality hospital<\/a>, we offer the most comprehensive cardiac care for all heart conditions for patients of all ages. 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They both affect the heart and so people tend to use them interchangeably, but they are different, have different causes and symptoms. Heart attack, called myocardial infraction is caused by decreased of blood flow.It is caused when blood flow to part of the heart is blocked. A coronary artery, the blood vessel that supplies blood to the heart muscle, may become narrowed due to build-up of plaque, a waxy substance made of cholesterol and other materials. When plaque ruptures it can form a blood clot which could completely or partially block blood flow to a portion of the heart. This can lead to damage to the heart muscle and cause symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath, and sweating. A heart attack can be life-threatening, and immediate medical attention is required to minimize the damage to the heart. The risk of heart attack increases with \u2022 High blood pressure\u2022 High cholesterol\u2022 Diabetes\u2022 Obesity\u2022 Lack of physical activity\u2022 Family history of heart disease\u2022 Increasing age\u2022 Smoking\u2022 Stress Cardiac arrest is caused when heart ceases to function. The heartbeat is controlled by an electrical pulse that is generated in one part of the heart. This pulse travels along a set pathway to trigger the regular contractions of the heart. When this electrical pulse is disturbed or stopped, the heart will stop beating. The most common cause of cardiac arrest is a life-threatening abnormal heart rhythm called ventricular fibrillation.A cardiac arrest causes a person to collapse and lose consciousness. It is a medical emergency. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or defibrillation should be given immediately to restore heart\u2019s function to prevent brain damage and save life. The risk of cardiac increases with \u2022 Coronary artery disease\u2022 Previous heart attack\u2022 Heart failure\u2022 Congenital heart disease\u2022 Heart valve disease\u2022 Family history of cardiac arrest\u2022 Certain medications\u2022 Drug overdose\u2022 Electrolyte imbalances (such as low potassium or magnesium levels)\u2022 Drug or alcohol abuse Adopting a healthy lifestyle is the firs step in maintaining heart health. Getting a regular heart check-up is the second step. This is particularly important if you are at high risk. Being a\u00a0cardiac super-speciality hospital, we offer the most comprehensive cardiac care for all heart conditions for patients of all ages. Consult our expert for the best preventive heart care, the best management of heart disease, and the best cardiac procedures and surgeries. We can also guide you to living a healthy lifestyle to boost your heart health. 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They both affect the heart and so people tend to use them interchangeably, but they are different, have different causes and symptoms. Heart attack, called myocardial infraction is caused by decreased of blood flow.It is caused when blood flow to part of the heart is blocked. A coronary artery, the blood vessel that supplies blood to the heart muscle, may become narrowed due to build-up of plaque, a waxy substance made of cholesterol and other materials. When plaque ruptures it can form a blood clot which could completely or partially block blood flow to a portion of the heart. This can lead to damage to the heart muscle and cause symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath, and sweating. A heart attack can be life-threatening, and immediate medical attention is required to minimize the damage to the heart. The risk of heart attack increases with \u2022 High blood pressure\u2022 High cholesterol\u2022 Diabetes\u2022 Obesity\u2022 Lack of physical activity\u2022 Family history of heart disease\u2022 Increasing age\u2022 Smoking\u2022 Stress Cardiac arrest is caused when heart ceases to function. The heartbeat is controlled by an electrical pulse that is generated in one part of the heart. This pulse travels along a set pathway to trigger the regular contractions of the heart. When this electrical pulse is disturbed or stopped, the heart will stop beating. The most common cause of cardiac arrest is a life-threatening abnormal heart rhythm called ventricular fibrillation.A cardiac arrest causes a person to collapse and lose consciousness. It is a medical emergency. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or defibrillation should be given immediately to restore heart\u2019s function to prevent brain damage and save life. The risk of cardiac increases with \u2022 Coronary artery disease\u2022 Previous heart attack\u2022 Heart failure\u2022 Congenital heart disease\u2022 Heart valve disease\u2022 Family history of cardiac arrest\u2022 Certain medications\u2022 Drug overdose\u2022 Electrolyte imbalances (such as low potassium or magnesium levels)\u2022 Drug or alcohol abuse Adopting a healthy lifestyle is the firs step in maintaining heart health. Getting a regular heart check-up is the second step. This is particularly important if you are at high risk. Being a\u00a0cardiac super-speciality hospital, we offer the most comprehensive cardiac care for all heart conditions for patients of all ages. Consult our expert for the best preventive heart care, the best management of heart disease, and the best cardiac procedures and surgeries. We can also guide you to living a healthy lifestyle to boost your heart health. 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They both affect the heart and so people tend to use them interchangeably, but they are different, have different causes and symptoms. Heart attack, called myocardial infraction is caused by decreased of blood flow.It is caused when blood flow to part of the heart is blocked. A coronary artery, the blood vessel that supplies blood to the heart muscle, may become narrowed due to build-up of plaque, a waxy substance made of cholesterol and other materials. When plaque ruptures it can form a blood clot which could completely or partially block blood flow to a portion of the heart. This can lead to damage to the heart muscle and cause symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath, and sweating. A heart attack can be life-threatening, and immediate medical attention is required to minimize the damage to the heart. 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