Question

Give a reason for the following:

A person needs immediate attention in cardiac arrest.

Answer 1

Cardiac arrest:

1. Cardiac arrest is a disorder in which there is a sudden and unexpected loss of functioning of the heart.
2. This disorder can be caused by a heart attack, heart valve disease, congenital heart disease, cardiomyopathy and some inherited heart condition.
3. The person needs immediate attention in cardiac arrest because it leads to abrupt, unexpected loss of heart functioning, breathing and consciousness, blood circulation to the brain and cessation of other vital organs instantly.