Sunday 14 October 2018

Difference between Cardiac Attack and Heart Attack

Heart Attack: 

It is a plumbing problem. The heart is a muscle and the oxygen-rich blood supply to the heart is supplied by the Coronary Arteries. Heart Attack is the case when there is a blockage in these coronary arteries, and the blood supply to the heart is reduced. These blockages are caused by blood clots too. If these blood clots are not cleared immediately it may cause for the death of muscles in the heart. 

Cardiac Attack:

It is an electric problem. In cardiac arrest, actually, the heart stops beating, whereas in a heart attack the heart continues to beat even if there is blockage with reduced blood supply. 


Symptoms of Cardiac Attack and Heart Attack:

As by mechanism, the symptoms of the cardiac attack and heart attack also varies.

Symptoms of Heart Attack: 

  • Chest Pain
  • Spreading of Chest pain to arms, jaw, neck, back, and abdomen. 
  • Shortness of breath
  • Coughing
  • Wheezing
  • Feeling or being sick
  • Anxiety 
  • Lightheadedness ro dizziness
  • Sweating
  • Weakness
  • Palpitations

Symptoms of Cardiac Attack:

  • Sudden loss of consciousness or responsiveness
  • No breathing 
  • No pulse (The lack of pulse is caused by the heart actually stopping during a cardiac arrest)
  • Coughing
  • Sweating
The warning signs of Cardiac Attack are: 
  • Chest Pain
  • Shortness of breath
  • Weakness 
  • Dizziness
  • Palpitations
  • Nausea




No comments:

Post a Comment