CPR: Heart Attack and Cardiac Arrest

Heart attack vs cardiac arrest

A heart attack is when blood flow to the heart is blocked, and sudden cardiac arrest is when the heart malfunctions and suddenly stops beating unexpectedly. A heart attack is a "circulation" problem and sudden cardiac arrest is an "electrical" problem.

necrosis

Death of tissue

Heart attack vs cardiac arrest

Heart attack occurs when the blood supply to part of the heart stops and thus causes a section of the heart muscle to begin to die Cardiac arrest occurs when the heart stops beating as a whole

Heart attack vs cardiac arrest

Heart attack one or more of the arties deliveing blood to the heart becomes blocked vs. heart stops beating or becomes irregular.

2

How many breaths do you give the person for each of the five intervals of CPR?

30

How many chest compressions do you perform for each of the five intervals of CPR?

True

True/ False: People who have had a heart attack before may not experience the same signs and symptoms if they have a second heart attack

True

True/ False: Seeking advanced medical care as soon as the signs and symptoms of a heart attack are recognized minimizes damage to the heart and may save the person's life

True (heart attack can lead to cardiac arrest)

True/False: Cardiac Arrest and heart attack are not the same thing

• Call 911 or the designated emergency number immediately • Be prepared to give CPR and use an AED if the person becomes unresponsive and you are trained in these skills • Help the person to rest in a comfortable position, and loosen any tight clothing • offer to get any prescribed medication the person may take for chest pain and assist the person with taking it if necessary • Reassure the person and monitor his or her condition until EMS personnel arrive and take over

What should you do if you think a person may be having a heart attack?

heart attack

occurs when blood flow to part of the heart muscle is blocked, causing cells to die and leading to permanent damage of the heart muscle

cardiac arrest

occurs when the heart stops beating or beats too ineffectively to circulate blood to the brain and other vital organs This may frequently happens suddenly, without any signs and symptoms

causes of cardiac arrest

• cardiovascular disease • Severe trauma • Breathing emergencies • Electric shock • Drug overdose • in children and infants, the most common causes of cardiac arrest are breathing emergencies, chest trauma and congenital heart disease

Symptoms of a heart attack

• chest pain, discomfort, pressure or squeezing that lasts longer than 3 to 5 min. And is not relieved by resting, changing position, or taking medication, or that goes away and then comes back • Discomfort or pain that spreads to one or both arms, the back, the shoulder, the neck, the jaw or the upper part of the stomach • Dizziness or light headed ness • Trouble breathing, including noisy breathing, shortness of breaths and breathing that is faster than normal • Nausea or vomiting • Pale and ashen (gray) skin • Sweating • A feeling of an anxiety or impending doom • Extreme fatigue • Unresponsiveness

Symptoms of heart attack for men

• often have classic signs and symptoms of a heart attack, such as chest pain that radiates down one arm

Symptoms of heart attack for women

• women often experience milder chest pain or more general signs and symptoms, such as shortness of breath, nausea or vomiting, extreme fatigue, and dizziness or light headedness