{"id":17715,"date":"2020-12-22T16:56:38","date_gmt":"2020-12-22T21:56:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=17715"},"modified":"2026-05-21T13:38:01","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T17:38:01","slug":"cardiac-arrest-vs-heart-attack","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/cardiac-arrest-vs-heart-attack\/","title":{"rendered":"Cardiac arrest vs. heart attack: Which is worse?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oftentimes people use the terms heart attack and cardiac arrest interchangeably. However, while they both can be life-threatening and have many similar symptoms, there is a big difference between the two. Let\u2019s discuss the similarities and differences between both conditions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"causes\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Causes<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"cardiac-arrest\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cardiac arrest<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cardiac arrest happens suddenly when there is an electrical malfunction in the heart. This leads to an irregular heartbeat, called arrhythmia, which disrupts the pumping of blood to other vital organs in the body, such as the brain. This causes the heart to stop. The person will have a loss of consciousness, and death may happen if there is no immediate medical attention.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cardiac arrest and heart attacks are linked. Cardiac arrest can happen after or while recovering from a heart attack. Heart attacks are the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.heart.org\/en\/health-topics\/heart-attack\/about-heart-attacks\/heart-attack-or-sudden-cardiac-arrest-how-are-they-different\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">most common cause<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of cardiac arrest, but it can also be caused by cardiomyopathy, heart failure, arrhythmias, ventricular fibrillation, and long Q-T syndrome.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"heart-attack\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heart attack<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A heart attack happens when an artery is blocked, which prevents oxygen-rich blood from reaching parts of the heart. This blockage needs to be addressed quickly because if not remedied fast, the part of the heart that is not receiving the blood supply can begin to die. The quicker treatment is received, the less damage will be done.<\/span><\/p>\n<table class=\"singlecare-table\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>\n<h2 id=\"cardiac-arrest-vs-heart-attack-causes\"><span class=\"title\">Cardiac arrest vs. heart attack causes<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"header-row\">\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Cardiac arrest<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Heart attack<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Electrical problem<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Irregular heartbeat causes a loss of pulse<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blocked artery<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lack of blood flow due to blockage<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>RELATED: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/normal-heart-rate\/\">What&#8217;s a normal heart rate?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"prevalence\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prevalence<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"heading-6\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cardiac arrest<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sca-aware.org\/sca-news\/aha-releases-latest-statistics-on-sudden-cardiac-arrest\">Findings<\/a> by the American Heart Association shows about 1 in every 7.4 people die from a sudden cardiac death event each year. It also goes on to suggest that the survival rate for in and out of hospital cardiac arrests continues to improve over time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The AHA also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sca-aware.org\/sca-news\/aha-releases-latest-statistics-on-sudden-cardiac-arrest\">found<\/a> the number of people with out-of-hospital cardiac arrests was estimated to be 356,461 per year, which is almost 1,000 people per day.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"heading-7\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heart attack<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/heart-disease\/data-research\/facts-stats\/?CDC_AAref_Val=https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/heartdisease\/facts.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Centers for Disease Control<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and Prevention (CDC) states that every 40 seconds someone has a heart attack in the United States. That\u2019s over 800,000 people a year and approximately 75% are first time attacks.<\/span><\/p>\n<table class=\"singlecare-table\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>\n<h2 id=\"cardiac-arrest-vs-heart-attack-prevalence\"><span class=\"title\">Cardiac arrest vs. heart attack prevalence<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"header-row\">\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Cardiac arrest<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Heart attack<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13.5% of deaths are from sudden cardiac deaths.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">356,461 people per year have cardiac arrest or around 1,000 people per day.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every 40 seconds someone has a heart attack in the US.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each year 805,000 Americans have heart attacks. Of these, 605,000 are a first heart attack. 200,000 are a second-time occurrence.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Approximately 1 in 5 heart attacks are silent.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>RELATED: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/news\/heart-disease-statistics\/\">Heart disease statistics<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"symptoms\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Symptoms<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"heading-10\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cardiac arrest<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201c<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are in cardiac arrest, you may feel dizzy, short of breath, weak, nauseous,\u201d explains <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.niketsonpal.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Niket Sonpal<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, MD, a New York City-based internist and gastroenterologist. \u201cHeart palpitations and chest pain are also common symptoms of a cardiac arrest. More seriously, someone can stop breathing or have difficulty breathing, show no pulse, and lose consciousness in a cardiac arrest.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"heading-11\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heart attack<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Symptoms of a heart attack are a little different and vary between each person. Some people have them suddenly, but others may take hours or even weeks to feel the full effects. Warning signs of a heart attack may include chest pains or chest discomfort. The severity of symptoms will also depend on the severity of the heart disease.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cThe earliest symptom may be chest pain or pressure triggered by physical activity,&#8221; Dr. Sonpal says. &#8220;This pressure and chest pain are caused by a decrease in blood flow to the heart. You may also feel pain, tightness, squeezing sensation in your arms that spread to your neck, jaw, or back. Other common symptoms are nausea, heartburn, abdominal pain, shortness of breath, cold sweats, fatigue, lightheadedness, or sudden dizziness.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<table class=\"singlecare-table\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>\n<h2 id=\"cardiac-arrest-vs-heart-attack-symptoms\"><span class=\"title\">Cardiac arrest vs. heart attack symptoms<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"header-row\">\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Cardiac arrest<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Heart attack<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dizziness<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shortness of breath<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weakness\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nausea<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heart palpitations<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chest pain<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No pulse or breathing<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Loss of consciousness\/sudden collapse<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chest pain or pressure<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pain, tightness, squeezing sensation in your chest or arms that spread to your neck, jaw, or back<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nausea\/vomiting<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heartburn\/indigestion<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abdominal pain<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shortness of breath<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cold sweats<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fatigue<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lightheadedness or sudden dizziness<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feeling of impending doom<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>RELATED: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/signs-of-heart-problems\/\">13 signs of heart problems<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"diagnosis\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diagnosis<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"heading-14\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cardiac arrest<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are a variety of tests and procedures a healthcare professional may consider for a cardiac arrest diagnosis:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most common test is an <\/span><b>electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which shows the heart rhythm and electrical patterns in the heart with the help of electrodes attached to the chest.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For a visualization of the heart, the doctor may order a <\/span><b>chest X-ray <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">or<\/span> <b>magnetic resonance imaging<\/b><b> (MRI)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Blood samples<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may be taken to look at various levels in the blood, and these tests can also determine if there were recent heart attacks or a heart problem.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A procedure called a <\/span><b>coronary catheterization <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">may be performed to evaluate the oxygen levels and structure and function of the heart<\/span>.<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"heading-15\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heart attack<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many of the tests used to diagnose a cardiac arrest are also used to diagnose a heart attack including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An <\/span><b>ECG<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to assess heart damage.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Blood tests<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> looking at cardiac enzymes and troponins can tell the size and timing of the heart attack.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>coronary catheterization <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">can be performed, which can also clean out blocked arteries.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An <strong>echocardiography<\/strong><\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">imaging test can be done during and after the heart attack. This will tell medical professionals which areas in the heart have blockage or damage depending on how it is pumping.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table class=\"singlecare-table\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>\n<h2 id=\"cardiac-arrest-vs-heart-attack-diagnosis\"><span class=\"title\">Cardiac arrest vs. heart attack diagnosis<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"header-row\">\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Cardiac arrest<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Heart attack<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ECG<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chest X-ray or MRI<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blood tests<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coronary catheterization<\/span><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ECG\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blood tests<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coronary catheterization<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Echocardiography<\/span><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 id=\"treatments\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treatments<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"heading-18\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cardiac arrest<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cCPR and defibrillation are the first forms of emergency treatment in a cardiac arrest,\u201d Dr. Sonpal says. \u201cThese get your heart beating again after it has stopped.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First, it is important to call 911 at the first sign someone is having a cardiac arrest. Next, if you have access to an automated external defibrillator (AED), get the AED and follow the instructions. Then, perform CPR. This helps restore normal heart rhythm. Chest compressions help continue to pump blood through the body after a sudden cardiac arrest, which can lead to resuscitation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For those that survive this attack, there are treatments to reduce the chance of another cardiac arrest happening. For example:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medication may be prescribed to manage blood pressure and cholesterol.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If there is any damage to the heart, surgery may be needed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lifestyle cha<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nges<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> should be implemented including a healthy diet and exercise.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"heading-19\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heart attack<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is an overlap in treatment between cardiac arrest and heart attack. The treatments for a heart attack may include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Medications <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">are typically the first line of defense against a heart attack. These will help thin the blood or reduce clotting\u2014common medications include aspirin, thrombolytics, or antiplatelet agents.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Surgery<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may be performed, including:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Coronary angioplasty and stenting<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are done to open a blocked artery. Metal mesh stents may be inserted to help future clotting.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Coronary artery bypass surgery<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may be performed to help blood flow through the heart.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Cardiac rehabilitation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> programs are found in many hospitals and are designed to help decrease another heart attack or the complications from a heart attack. They focus on finding the right medications, making lifestyle changes, and giving emotional support while you return back to daily life.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table class=\"singlecare-table\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>\n<h2 id=\"cardiac-arrest-vs-heart-attack-treatments\"><span class=\"title\">Cardiac arrest vs. heart attack treatments<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"header-row\">\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Cardiac arrest<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Heart attack<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CPR<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Defibrillation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medication<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Surgery<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lifestyle Changes<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medications<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Surgery, such as:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coronary angioplasty and stenting<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coronary artery bypass surgery<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cardiac rehabilitation<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 id=\"risk-factors\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Risk factors<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"heading-22\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cardiac arrest<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having certain heart conditions such as coronary heart or artery disease can result in a higher risk of cardiac arrest. Other conditions like heart rhythm abnormalities and cardiomyopathy can also contribute to cardiac arrests. Lifestyle factors like smoking, obesity, and a sedentary lifestyle are associated with cardiac events.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"heading-23\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heart attack<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Risk factors for heart attacks are similar to those of cardiac arrests and can include medical conditions or lifestyle factors. High blood pressure and\/or cholesterol, diabetes, being overweight, and using tobacco or alcohol increases a person\u2019s chances of a heart attack.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<table class=\"singlecare-table\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>\n<h2 id=\"cardiac-arrest-vs-heart-attack-risk-factors\"><span class=\"title\">Cardiac arrest vs. heart attack risk factors<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"header-row\">\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Cardiac arrest<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Heart attack<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coronary heart disease<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Primary heart rhythm abnormalities<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Irregular heart valves<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Large heart<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Congenital heart disease<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smoking<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Obesity<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High blood pressure<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sedentary lifestyle<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Family history<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High blood pressure<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High cholesterol<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diabetes mellitus<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Obesity<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unhealthy diet<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sedentary lifestyle<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alcohol and tobacco use<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Family history<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 id=\"prevention\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prevention<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"heading-26\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cardiac arrest<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For those with a high risk, your doctor may prescribe medications to help prevent cardiac arrest. Medications may include those that help with managing blood pressure or preventing clots. Preventive surgery, such as a percutaneous coronary intervention, can lower your risk.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For those not at high risk, having a heart-healthy lifestyle can help prevent sudden cardiac arrest. This includes:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eating a healthy diet<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Managing your weight<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keeping stress levels low<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Limiting alcohol consumption<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting exercise<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smoking cessation<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"heading-27\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heart attack<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are a variety of ways to help prevent your risk of a heart attack. Some of these techniques include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medications to control blood pressure and cholesterol. Regular monitoring of these levels is also important.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Managing your weight, as obesity can increase risk.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eating healthy, such as using the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/dash-diet-food-list\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DASH diet<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, promotes heart health.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manage stress levels as they may be a trigger for a heart attack.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exercise helps improve circulation and strengthens the heart muscle, so getting regular exercise is important.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drinking alcohol in excess can raise blood pressure and cause weight gain, so limit your intake to only one or two drinks per day.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quit smoking as it increases your risk.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get enough sleep.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table class=\"singlecare-table\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>\n<h2 id=\"how-to-prevent-cardiac-arrest-vs-heart-attack\"><span class=\"title\">How to prevent cardiac arrest vs. heart attack<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"header-row\">\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Cardiac arrest<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Heart attack<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medications<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preventive surgery<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eating a healthy diet<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Managing your weight<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep stress levels low<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exercise<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Limit alcohol<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quit smoking<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medications<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Managing your weight<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eating a healthy diet<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Managing your weight<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep stress levels low<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exercise<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Limit alcohol<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quit smoking<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get enough sleep<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 id=\"when-to-see-a-doctor-for-cardiac-arrest-or-heart-attack\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When to see a doctor for cardiac arrest or heart attack<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At the first signs of symptoms for either a cardiac arrest or a heart attack, seek emergency medical attention as they could be life-threatening. 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