28/11/2025
A medical emergency, cardiac arrest arises when the heart suddenly stops beating, causing disruption of blood supply to the rest of the body and loss of consciousness.
Cardiac arrest may occur unexpectedly or caused by heart diseases, which commonly include:
โข Coronary artery disease, in which the coronary arteries become narrow due to plaque buildup, restricting blood flow to the heart
โข Cardiomyopathy (enlarged heart) where the heart muscle dilates or thickens, leading to abnormal contractions of the heart
โข Irregular heartbeat due to a malfunction in the heartโs electrical system
To learn more about the prevention and risk factors of cardiac arrest, schedule an appointment with a cardiologist. ๐๐ต๐ญ๐ฑ๐ฑ ๐ฎ๐ต๐ฐ๐ฎ