During a heart attack or myocardial infarction, a person’s heart muscles start getting damaged due to insufficient blood flow.
Common heart attack symptoms include chest pain or discomfort, shortness of breath, and pain or discomfort in the arms, back, neck, jaw or stomach.
Cardiac arrest is a sudden and unexpected loss of heart function. It can be caused due to a weak heart, previous heart attacks, muscle diseases and even rhythm disturbances.
Experts suggest that individuals with a heart function below 35%, dilated cardiac myopathy and certain genetic factors are at a higher risk of sudden cardiac arrest.
Regular exercise, eating healthy food, and getting regular health checks are all recommended. It is advisable to avoid smoking, drinking and eating junk or processed food.