Sudden cardiac arrest - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
2024年12月7日 · Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is the sudden loss of all heart activity due to an irregular heart rhythm. Breathing stops. The person becomes unconscious. Without immediate treatment, sudden cardiac arrest can lead to death.
Heart-stopping condition could come with warning signs
2018年5月2日 · A heart-stopping condition that causes about half of all cardiovascular-related deaths seems to happen in an instant, with no symptoms. But several recent studies show that, sometimes, people who experience sudden cardiac arrest have warning signs hours – and even weeks – ahead of time.
Sudden Cardiac Arrest: Causes & Symptoms - Cleveland Clinic
2023年12月27日 · Cardiac arrest happens when your heart stops beating or beats so fast that it stops pumping blood. During cardiac arrest, people typically collapse and become unresponsive. Symptoms start without warning. This is why people also call it sudden cardiac arrest.
What is Cardiac Arrest? - American Heart Association
2023年11月9日 · The heart stops beating properly. The heart’s pumping function is “arrested,” or stopped. In cardiac arrest, death can result quickly if proper steps aren’t taken immediately.
What Happens When Your Heart Stops Beating - The Healthy
2021年6月24日 · When your heart stops beating, it’s called cardiac arrest. When the heart abruptly stops pumping blood, it’s called sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). As the name implies, it can occur suddenly without warning.
Cardiac Arrest: Risk Factors, Symptoms, and Treatment
2023年7月13日 · Cardiac arrest is a heart condition in which your heart stops beating. It can be fatal, but seeking treatments right away can increase your chances of survival.
Signs and Symptoms of a Cardiac Arrest - Health
2023年9月15日 · Cardiac arrest is a sudden loss of blood flow that happens when your heart stops beating. Here's a list of warning signs to look out for.