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Cardiac arrest results from electrical disturbances that cause the heart to suddenly stop beating the way it should. In cardiac arrest, death can result quickly if steps aren’t taken right away ...
Cardiac arrest, also known as sudden cardiac arrest, is when the heart suddenly and unexpectedly stops beating. [ 11][ 1] As a result, blood cannot properly circulate around the body and there is diminished blood flow to the brain and other organs. When the brain does not receive enough blood, this can cause a person to lose consciousness.
354,000 with cardiomyopathy (2015) [ 5] Myocarditis is defined as inflammation of the myocardium. Myocarditis can progress to inflammatory cardiomyopathy when there are associated ventricular remodeling and cardiac dysfunction due to chronic inflammation. [ 6][ 7] Symptoms can include shortness of breath, chest pain, decreased ability to ...
Cardiomyopathy is a group of primary diseases of the heart muscle. [ 1] Early on there may be few or no symptoms. [ 1] As the disease worsens, shortness of breath, feeling tired, and swelling of the legs may occur, due to the onset of heart failure. [ 1] An irregular heart beat and fainting may occur. [ 1]
Calling before a heart attack becomes cardiac arrest requires knowing the signs and symptoms. If you have any of these signs, call 911 right away: Uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness or ...
“A heart attack refers to when there is a sudden blockage that develops in the arteries of the heart (coronary arteries) that causes an acute lack of blood flow to the heart muscle, resulting in ...
Acute coronary syndrome ( ACS) is a syndrome (a set of signs and symptoms) due to decreased blood flow in the coronary arteries such that part of the heart muscle is unable to function properly or dies. [ 1] The most common symptom is centrally located pressure-like chest pain, often radiating to the left shoulder [ 2] or angle of the jaw, and ...
Cardiogenic shock. Cardiogenic shock is a medical emergency resulting from inadequate blood flow to the body's organs due to the dysfunction of the heart. Signs of inadequate blood flow include low urine production (<30 mL/hour), cool arms and legs, and decreased level of consciousness. People may also have a severely low blood pressure and ...