What are the 5 causes of cardiac arrest?

The main causes of cardiac arrest related to the heart are:

• a heart attack (caused by coronary heart disease)
• cardiomyopathy and some inherited heart conditions.
• congenital heart disease.
• heart valve disease.
• acute myocarditis (inflammation of the heart muscle).

Are there symptoms before cardiac arrest?

Warning signs and symptoms can appear up to two weeks before cardiac arrest takes place. Chest pain is most commonly reported by men, while women commonly report shortness of breath. You may also experience unexplained fainting or dizziness, fatigue or a racing heart.

How do you detect cardiac arrest?

Tests your doctor may recommend include:

1. Electrocardiogram (ECG) During an ECG , sensors (electrodes) that can detect the electrical activity of your heart are attached to your chest and sometimes to your limbs.
2. Blood tests.
3. Imaging tests.
4. CPR.
5. Defibrillation.
6. At the emergency room.
7. Long-term treatment.
8. Medication.

Is cardiac arrest a natural death?

Sudden cardiac death (SCD) is a sudden, unexpected death caused by a change in heart rhythm (sudden cardiac arrest). It is the largest cause of natural death in the U.S., causing about 325,000 adult deaths in the U.S. each year. SCD is responsible for half of all heart disease deaths.

Is headache symptom of cardiac arrest?

Headache is one of the most common manifestations of non-traumatic intracranial hemorrhage, which is an uncommon, but not rare, cause of cardiac arrest in adults. History of a sudden headache preceding collapse may be a helpful clue to estimate the cause of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA).

What is the average age of sudden cardiac death?

Sudden cardiac arrest is the leading cause of death in the United States, causing nearly 350,000 deaths each year. The average age for sudden cardiac arrest is 60, but anyone can experience it, including children and people in their 30s and 40s who have no sign of heart disease.