What is Cardiac Arrest and How to recognize it?

What is Cardiac Arrest and How to recognize it?

Our body's ability to maintain and sustain its vitality depends on the cells that make up our body fulfilling their vital functions. For this, it is necessary to continuously produce energy. Our cells produce energy through nutrients taken in through nutrition and oxygen taken in through respiration. The delivery of nutrients and oxygen to the whole body is provided by the circulatory system formed by our heart and blood vessels. However, if the pumping function of the heart is destroyed for various reasons, these mechanisms are disrupted in a life-threatening way and cell and tissue death occurs. The complete loss of the heart's function is called cardiac arrest .

Cardiac arrest is the loss of the pumping function of the heart. In this way, the blood circulation support needed by other tissues of the body cannot be met and tissues and organs lose their function rapidly due to circulatory failure. Without early intervention, cardiac arrest can result in the death of the developing patient. With this, the organs in individuals experiencing this condition become unable to perform their duties over time.

What are the Causes of Cardiac Arrest?

There may be many reasons for cardiac arrest to occur. However, it is not correct to state a definite reason. Smoking and alcohol consumption can trigger this condition. However, this condition can also be seen in individuals who never smoke or drink alcohol. This disease can also occur as a result of some hereditary reasons.
Cardiac Arrest cannot be considered as a heart attack . It is expressed as a condition that occurs after a heart attack. When the heart stops due to a heart attack, blood circulation is interrupted. In this case, organs cannot perform their duties. In particular, the brain, which needs energy the most, is affected by the cessation of circulation. Therefore, the individual experiences various losses of consciousness.

What are the Symptoms of Cardiac Arrest?

Cardiac arrest means that there is no blood circulation in the body after the heart stops. This problem occurs especially when there is a rhythm disorder in the heart. It is known as a very important health problem. Before and after Cardiac Arrest, the body gives various signals.

  • Pain in the chest
  • Heart palpitations
  • Dizziness or lightheadedness before fainting
  • Loss of consciousness
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Intense breathing exhalation
  • Respiratory arrest
  • Reduced blood pressure
  • No pulse

Individuals with such symptoms should definitely consult a specialist immediately. These symptoms can be recognized by patients in a very short time. In such a case, emergency 112 should be called immediately and help should be sought. These conditions are seen before cardiac arrest.

Cardiac Arrest Treatment

In such a situation, 112 emergency services should be called immediately.
In such a situation, the person loses consciousness and faints in a short time. A rapid treatment method is applied thanks to the examination and diagnosis to be applied under the control of a specialist physician.
In case of arrest, blood pressure can drop rapidly, so fluid and medication treatments are started to keep blood pressure under control to support circulation. For this, one or more intravenous lines are opened and the patient is given immediate fluid therapy. If necessary, noradrenaline or dopamine can be administered intravenously to increase blood pressure and support the pumping force of the heart.
Immediate administration is particularly important in this type of problem. The main goal is to restore a balanced rhythm of the heart and restore regular blood circulation.

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CreatorNP Istanbul Hospital Editorial Board
Updated At05 March 2024
Created At02 February 2023
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