Heart attack vs. cardiac arrest: What's the difference?

Heart attack and sudden cardiac arrest are both serious medical emergencies, but they are not the same thing. A heart attack happens when blood flow to the heart is blocked. A cardiac arrest occurs when the heart suddenly stops beating. The only way to save a person’s life is to restart the heart using CPR and an AED. In this episode of House Calls: Real Docs, Real Talk, Dr. Eduardo Sanchez explains what happens to the heart during a heart attack, how cardiac arrest and heart attack are different and what to do in case of either emergency.

Watch House Calls: Real Docs, Real Talk for trustworthy information on managing health conditions and preventing heart disease and stroke. Hosted by Dr. Eduardo Sanchez, the chief medical officer for prevention at the American Heart Association, each episode features science-backed information and practical advice to help you live a longer, healthier life.

[susiedunn]

This is a great website for a person to be able to assist someone having a heart attack and needing cpr

[sadielouisehughes]

I’m a cardiac arrest survivor it nearly took me out the game of life I believe prayer and good doctors and surgeons were the key!!❤

[paulovicente]

Thank you for showing me the differences between both.

[jackiehanley]

When we question what this is about self others our health life could be stressful on our hearts❤❤❤❤❤ god bless America 🙏🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🌞🌞🌞

[MrMoshanam]

Discuss the risk factors to the disease stroke

[bluesky]

Better to have someone narrate this who has a clear speaking voice throat, listening to this frog in the throat speaker ....

[marfe]

Huhu i almost had a heart attack last time. I immediately exercise the next day🥲🤣good thing i am gradually losing weight now huehue