5 Common Causes Of Sudden Cardiac Arrest In Both Children And Adult

1. Coronary Artery Disease.

People who have coronary artery disease, a condition in which the arteries become clogged with cholesterol and other deposits, are more likely to experience sudden cardiac arrest. This is because coronary artery disease reduces the amount of blood that can flow to the heart.

2. Ventricular Fibrillation.

According to Medicalnewstoday, There are four chambers in your heart. The ventricles are the two chambers located at the bottom of the heart. These chambers tremble uncontrollably when the patient has ventricular fibrillation. This results in a significant alteration in the rhythm of the heart. The ventricles begin to pump inefficiently, reducing blood flow. Sometimes there is an absolute halt to the flow of blood through the body. This could result in a fatal heart arrhythmia. ventricular fibrillation is responsible for the majority of cases of sudden cardiac arrest.

3. A thickened muscle in the heart (Cardiomyopathy).

The heart muscle can be harmed by a variety of factors, including high blood pressure, illness of the heart valves, and other conditions. If you also have heart failure, having a damaged heart muscle can make you more likely to experience sudden cardiac arrest. This is especially true if you already have heart failure.

4. Bleeding and Shock.

Shock is a difficult medical illness that can have a number of different origins. Shock might be understood more simply by stating that the individual has an extremely low blood pressure. In the event that the blood pressure drops too low, the person will not have a pulse and will not have adequate blood flow to their brain to keep them alive.

5. Congenital Heart Defect Observed at Birth (Congenital Heart Disease).

Congenital heart disease is one of the potential causes of sudden cardiac arrest in children and teenagers. Even after correcting surgery for a congenital heart abnormality, adults still have a significantly increased risk of unexpected cardiac arrest.

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