Recognizing the differences is not just crucial for medical professionals but also the general public, given the implications for immediate treatment Dr Niranjan Hiremath is a senior consultant cardiovascular, aortic surgeon and the surgical lead of the Apollo Hospital differentiates between heart attack and cardiac arrest As India grapples with an escalating number of heart-related…
Abnormal sweating and seizure-like activity are the most common symptoms seen among both genders Though heart-related ailments are not gender biased, one’s body gives warning signs and the signs for men and women are slightly different As per the World Health Organization, cardiovascular disease is one of the leading causes of death around the world. …
In today’s fast-paced life, many of us are grappling with a severe shortage of time, leading to a more sedentary lifestyle. This lack of physical activity and the proliferation of unhealthy food options have contributed to a surge in lifestyle-related ailments. Predominantly, conditions like obesity, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases have become increasingly prevalent….
When there is a sudden loss of all heart activity due to an irregular heart rhythm, breathing stops, leading to cardiac arrest. Unless there is immediate intervention, a sudden cardiac arrest can even lead to a person’s death. Loss of consciousness and unresponsiveness are a couple of common symptoms of cardiac arrest but the problem…