Introduction

Heart attack symptoms differ between men and women, experts warn. They noted that half of those who develop this deadly disease will experience symptoms in the 24 hours leading up to it.

The Deadliest Form of Cardiovascular Disease

Cardiac arrest, when the heart stops beating, is the deadliest form of cardiovascular disease, killing 90% of everyone it strikes while they are out of the hospital.

Gender Differences in Warning Signs

A study conducted by researchers at the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in the US found that warning signs of sudden cardiac arrest differ for men and women.

For women, the only early sign of a heart attack is difficulty breathing. On the other hand, men are more likely to experience chest pain, difficulty breathing, and increased sweating.

Small groups of both men and women may also experience heart palpitations, seizure activity, and flu-like symptoms.

Understanding Cardiac Arrest

Cardiac arrest occurs when the heart suddenly stops beating, cutting off the blood supply to the brain and causing the person to lose consciousness. This can lead to brain damage or death if not treated immediately.

Common causes of cardiac arrest include heart attacks, heart disease, and myocarditis.

Research Findings and Future Implications

The researchers analyzed data from the Predicting Sudden Death in Multiracial Communities (PRESTO) study and the Oregon Sudden Unexpected Death Study (SUDS) to assess the prevalence of symptoms before sudden cardiac arrest.

These findings could lead to a new approach in preventing sudden cardiac death and pave the way for future studies to improve prediction methods.

Lack of Consistent Cardiac Arrest Survivor Care Scheme

Despite these advancements in understanding and predicting cardiac arrest, there is currently no formal cardiac arrest survivor care scheme consistently implemented throughout the UK.

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Source: Daily Mail