Heart Attack or Cardiac Arrest?
There is confusion over these heart emergencies — and it’s important to know the difference - Farhan Bhanji MD
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Cardiac Arrest vs. Heart Attack: What's the Difference?
People often use the terms heart attack and cardiac arrest interchangeably, but they are very different medical conditions. What’s common between them is that they are both life-threatening events. If someone is suffering from a heart attack or sudden cardiac arrest, every minute counts. Fast action can save lives.
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There is confusion over these heart emergencies — and it’s important to know the difference,
