A heart attack occurs when blood supply to part of the heart is blocked. Unlike cardiac arrest, the heart keeps beating — but the two events are often confused and can be related.
On a rain-spattered Tuesday morning in January, I found myself composing yet another email about the difference between a heart attack and a cardiac arrest. As we journey with our cause and SCA UK celebrates its tenth anniversary, I’ve periodically attempted to correct this fundamental misconception on the National Health Service’s website. Type “cardiac arrest” … Read more
When I had a cardiac arrest, I didn’t initially understand what it was and the difference between it and a heart attack. Over the years, I’ve consulted with many medical professionals, and it still surprises me when they refer to my event as a heart attack, especially when they should know better (I didn’t have … Read more
Surely no one would mistake a clogged laundry room sink with not having lights or power in the laundry room. Similarly, a heart attack is like a plumbing problem and a cardiac arrest an electrical problem. Simple, right? Under certain conditions, however, having a plugged laundry room sink drain can result in a power failure … Read more