6 Signs of sudden cardiac arrest, not to be underestimated

KOMPAS.com – Sudden cardiac arrest is a life-threatening condition because the heart stops working.

When the heart stops, the organ no longer pumps blood. This condition causes organs throughout the body to eventually die due to lack of oxygen.

There are several conditions that can cause cardiac arrest in a person, namely:

• heart rhythm disturbances
• coronary heart disease
• swelling of the heart
• heart valve disease
• congenital heart disease or a history of heart disease
• blood vessel disorders
• electrical abnormalities in the heart

Read also: 7 Causes of cardiac arrest and its risk factors

Most cases of sudden cardiac arrest don’t show certain symptoms, but they don’t mean without any signs.

To collect Cleveland Clinichere are six signs that may be felt before sudden cardiac arrest:

1. Fainting (loss of consciousness)

Fainting is a condition where a person suddenly loses consciousness for some time. Fainting is caused by a sudden decrease in blood flow to the brain.

Additionally, fainting is also often experienced by someone who:

• heat or lack of fresh air
• being in a crowded crowd
• medical conditions related to heart disease, anemia, diabetes, or heart rhythm disturbances
• crisis
• Before passing out, a person may experience several symptoms, including:
• dizzy, pale
• weak body, tends to limp
• sweating
• visual impairment

2. Heart palpitations

Heart palpitations are a condition in which a person experiences the sensation of a heartbeat that is too strong, fast, or irregular.

Heart palpitations are common and generally harmless. This can be caused by various factors such as food or drink to supplements consumed.