A cardiac arrest
There are often uncertainties about a heart attack. This is where we jump in and teach you a bit more about this phenomenon. This way you can educate others and know what symptoms to expect when someone is suffering from a cardiac arrest.
What is a cardiac arrest?
A heart attack is caused by an obstruction of the blood vessel.
Obvious complaints
- Radiated pain in the arms, abdomen, cheek, neck or between the scapula.
- Transpiration
- Nausea and vomiting
Unclear complaints :
- Pain in upper abdomen, cheek, neck or between the scapula, without pain on the chest.
- Short of breath
- Extreme fatigue
- Vertigo (dizziness)
- Feeling of anxiety
- Tachypnea (fast breathing)
Useful links
If you would like to expand your knowledge about this subject, we would like to refer you to the following links:
www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health-topics/sudden-cardiac-arrest