Cardiac arrest is when the heart stops beating or beating electrically all of a sudden. A person can go into cardiac arrest for a number of different reasons, some of which have to do with a history of heart disease in the family and other things like high blood pressure and the like.
On the other hand, there are times when the signs of an impending cardiac arrest are so clear that the chance of dying can be greatly reduced. So, in this post, which is based on an article found on the MayoClinic website, we’ll take a look at some of the signs that might be present before a sudden cardiac arrest.
What are some of the signs that someone is about to have a cardiac arrest?
1. A pain in the chest or a sudden tightening of the chest that makes it hard to breathe deeply. If you start having these symptoms, especially if you are an older person, you must go to the hospital as soon as possible.
2. Weakness: Having unusual weakness or having trouble doing things you can usually do can both be signs of cardiac arrest. In a cardiac arrest, the heart suddenly stops doing its electrical job. Because of this, it is very important to watch for signs of weakness, especially in people who have had heart problems in the past.
3. A very fast or hammering heartbeat. This is another sign that a heart attack is going to happen soon. If you notice that your heart rate has suddenly increased along with the other symptoms listed above, the most responsible thing you can do for yourself is to go to the doctor as soon as you can to avoid further problems.
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