Let's find out what sudden cardiac arrest is and the risk factors

The heart is an important organ for humans. When the heart experiences problems it can cause disease and even death. One of the threats of death due to heart problems is Sudden Cardiac Arrest.

Sudden cardiac arrest is the sudden cessation of normal heart activity accompanied by hemodynamic collapse resulting from heart problems. If the heart stops beating, it means the heart is not working properly. Blood will stop being pumped from the heart to other vital organs, such as the brain, liver and lungs. As a result, this condition makes sufferers not breathe normally, become unconscious, or even stop breathing. This can also be interpreted as, in a matter of seconds, the electrical activity and pumping of the heart suddenly stops and causes the entire human circulatory system to collapse or stop working.

People who experience Sudden Cardiac Arrest will certainly experience sudden loss of consciousness and fall. If the heart stops beating, it means the heart is not working properly. Blood will stop being pumped from the heart to other vital organs, such as the brain, liver and lungs. As a result, this condition makes sufferers not breathe normally, become unconscious, or even stop breathing. This is usually the reason why someone falls suddenly in a public place and needs immediat

Signs & Symptoms of Sudden Cardiac Arrest

• Suddenly the body collapsed.
• No pulse.
• Not breathing.
• Loss of consciousness.

In some cases, before cardiac arrest occurs, the sufferer experiences several symptoms. These symptoms are:

• Chest discomfort (angina).
• Hard to breathe.
• Heart palpitations (the sensation of the heart beating fast).
• Body weakness.

The cause of cardiac arrest could be an abnormal heart rhythm. This can occur due to the heart's electrical system not working properly. The heart's electrical system functions to control the rate and rhythm of the heartbeat. If there is a problem, the heart rate can be faster or slower.

Apart from that, there are several risk factors that can increase the risk of cardiac arrest, such as:

• History of heart disease such as coronary arteries, heart attack, heart enlargement, heart valve disease and congenital heart disease
• Smoking habit. Cigarettes are a factor in various types of diseases. Inhaled cigarette smoke can cause various diseases, ranging from lung cancer, pregnancy and fetal disorders, to heart disease. This is because the tobacco contained in cigarettes contains various substances that are harmful to the body, such as nicotine which can make the heart beat faster than normal.Apart from that, carbon monoxide is a poisonous gas that can block the supply of oxygen to the heart.
• Diabetes can cause thickening of the walls of blood vessels so that it can inhibit blood flow. Therefore, diabetes sufferers are at higher risk of developing heart disease.
• Hypertension can injure artery walls and reduce the function of blood vessel walls, making it easier for LDL cholesterol to stick to blood vessel walls and increase plaque buildup.
• Obesity. When someone is obese, the risk of coronary heart disease will increase up to four times higher than those with an ideal body weight.
• Unhealthy lifestyles such as lack of exercise and physical activity, and consuming lots of fatty foods

So, Hermina friends, it is important for us to always avoid risks that could cause an increase in the incidence of cardiac arrest in ourselves and the people around us, especially our families. And don't forget to immediately consult and see a doctor if Hermina's friends feel there is a health disorder or problem in the body, especially the heart, the aim is that the disease or health problem can be detected quickly and treated appropriately.