{"id":5415,"date":"2023-04-03T09:53:55","date_gmt":"2023-04-03T09:53:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.truebasics.com\/?p=5415"},"modified":"2023-04-28T04:52:50","modified_gmt":"2023-04-28T04:52:50","slug":"cardiac-arrest-vs-heart-attack-know-the-difference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/blog\/cardiac-arrest-vs-heart-attack-know-the-difference\/","title":{"rendered":"Cardiac arrest vs heart attack: Know the difference"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For all our lives we had been led to believe that cardiac arrest and heart attack are the same. Well, they are not. Despite the fact that they are widely used interchangeably, they are two entirely different heart conditions. The actual difference between cardiac arrest vs heart attack, comes with its own symptoms and causes. These symptoms and causes are important to know, for getting the right treatment.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/blog\/cardiac-arrest-vs-heart-attack-know-the-difference\/#Difference_between_cardiac_arrest_and_heart_attack\" >Difference between cardiac arrest and heart attack<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/blog\/cardiac-arrest-vs-heart-attack-know-the-difference\/#Symptoms_of_a_heart_attack\" >Symptoms of a heart attack<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/blog\/cardiac-arrest-vs-heart-attack-know-the-difference\/#Know_what_is_a_cardiac_arrest\" >Know what is a cardiac arrest<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/blog\/cardiac-arrest-vs-heart-attack-know-the-difference\/#Symptoms_of_a_cardiac_arrest\" >Symptoms of a cardiac arrest<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/blog\/cardiac-arrest-vs-heart-attack-know-the-difference\/#Did_you_know_that_there_is_a_strong_link_between_heart_attack_and_cardiac_arrest\" >Did you know that there is a strong link between heart attack and cardiac arrest?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To act quickly it&#8217;s important to not just know the differences between cardiac arrest and heart attack, but also the symptoms of both the conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Difference_between_cardiac_arrest_and_heart_attack\"><\/span>Difference between cardiac arrest and heart attack<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The main difference between cardiac arrest and heart attack is that a heart attack occurs when damage is caused to a part of the heart muscle due to insufficient supply of oxygen-rich blood to that area. This typically happens when there is a blockage of the coronary arteries because of too much cholesterol in the blood. It&#8217;s important to know that If the blocked artery is not reopened at the earliest possible, then the part of the heart nourished by that artery will start to die.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Symptoms_of_a_heart_attack\"><\/span>Symptoms of a heart attack<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Chest pain that feels like pressure, tightness, pain, squeezing or aching<\/li><li>Left shoulder pain&nbsp;<\/li><li>Cold sweat<\/li><li>Fatigue<\/li><li>Heartburn or indigestion<\/li><li>Lightheadedness or sudden dizziness<\/li><li>Nausea<\/li><li>Shortness of breath                <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.truebasics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shortness-of-breath.jpg\" alt=\"Shortness of breath  is a symptom of heart attack\" class=\"wp-image-5421\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shortness-of-breath.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shortness-of-breath-300x176.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/shortness-of-breath-768x450.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Know_what_is_a_cardiac_arrest\"><\/span>Know what is a cardiac arrest<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If someone is experiencing a cardiac arrest, then the heart will completely stop beating all of a sudden, unlike in case of a heart attack. The reason behind cardiac arrest is an electrical malfunction in the heart, which interferes with the heart\u2019s normal rhythm. This further causes the heart to beat rapidly and irregularly, unfortunately in many cases the heart even stops beating altogether. In fact, It is even possible to pass out in a matter of seconds, if immediate action is not taken. Thus, a cardiac arrest can be life-threatening, literally.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Symptoms_of_a_cardiac_arrest\"><\/span>Symptoms of a cardiac arrest<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Fainting&nbsp;<\/li><li>Racing heartbeat<\/li><li>Chest pain<\/li><li>Feeling dizzy<\/li><li>Lightheadedness<\/li><li>Breathlessness&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chest pain however, can happen due to many reasons. <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.truebasics.com\/reasons-for-chest-pain-when-to-take-it-seriously\/\">Click here<\/a> to read in depth about it. But when it comes to differences between cardiac arrest vs heart attack, both are serious medical emergencies that need expert treatment, immediately.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.truebasics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/cardiac-arrest.jpg\" alt=\"chest pain is one of the symptoms of cardiac arrest\" class=\"wp-image-5423\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/cardiac-arrest.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/cardiac-arrest-300x176.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/cardiac-arrest-768x450.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Did_you_know_that_there_is_a_strong_link_between_heart_attack_and_cardiac_arrest\"><\/span>Did you know that there is a strong link between heart attack and cardiac arrest?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now that we\u2019ve highlighted the differences between heart attack and cardiac arrest, surprisingly, a cardiac arrest can occur after a heart attack as well. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.heart.org\/en\/health-topics\/cardiac-arrest\/causes-of-cardiac-arrest\" rel=\"nofollow\">American Heart Association <\/a>(AHA) says, heart attacks increase the risk for sudden cardiac arrest among heart patients. You must know that heart attack does not lead to a cardiac arrest, immediately. But, the culprit behind a sudden cardiac arrest could be a heart attack.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You often hear the phrase, prevention is better than cure, right. Let\u2019s just take it literally. You can prevent the risk of heart problems by making simple alterations in your diet. Count on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/sv\/truebasics-heart-omega-3-antarctic-krill-oil\/SP-101004\">TrueBasics Heart Omega-3<\/a>, for supporting your heart health. Straight from the house of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/\">TrueBasics<\/a>, Healthkart &#8211; this product contains the purest form of Krill Oil sourced from pristine waters of Antarctica, which is free from contamination of toxic metals. You would be fascinated to know that Superba Antartic Krill oil is superior to other heart supplements in the market because this single ingredient contains four powerful nutrients that are essential for heart\u2019s function- Omega-3 fatty acids, Phospholipids, Astaxanthin &amp; Choline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">EPA &amp; DHA found in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/omega?navKey=CL-4990\">Omega 3 fatty acids<\/a> improve heart health by modifying blood triglycerides and HDL (good) cholesterol. Phospholipids enable omega-3s to integrate into the cell membranes and are a better delivery form to the organs. Astaxanthin is an antioxidant that protects the oil from oxidation, and also helps the body against oxidative stress. Choline is a key nutrient for many body functions including nerve signaling, liver and muscle functioning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.truebasics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/DSC00011-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"TrueBasics Heart Omega-3\" class=\"wp-image-5425\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/DSC00011-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/DSC00011-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/DSC00011-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/DSC00011-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/DSC00011-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Along with including a heart supplement in your diet, you would also be doing a great favor to your heart by avoiding risk factors like smoking, unhealthy eating, zero physical inactivity and alcohol consumption.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For all our lives we had been led to believe that cardiac arrest and heart attack are the same. Well, they are not. Despite the fact that they are widely used interchangeably, they are two entirely different heart conditions. The actual difference between cardiac arrest vs heart attack, comes with its own symptoms and causes. 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