Cardiac arrest


 

A cardiac arrest is the cessation of normal circulation of the blood due to failure of the ventricles of the heart to contract effectively during systole. The resulting lack of blood supply results in cell death from oxygen starvation. Cerebral hypoxia, or lack of oxygen supply to the brain, causes victims to immediately lose consciousness and stop breathing.

Related Topics:
Blood - Ventricle - Heart - Systole - Cell - Oxygen - Lose consciousness - Stop breathing

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Cardiac arrest is a medical emergency that, if left untreated, invariably leads to death within minutes. The primary first-aid treatment for cardiac arrest is cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Related Topics:
Medical emergency - Death - Cardiopulmonary resuscitation

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Introduction
Etiology
Causes
Diagnosis
Treatment
Ethical Issues

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