Is Sudden Cardiac Arrest a heart attack?
No. In a heart attack, the blood supply to the heart muscle is suddenly blocked, killing all or part of the heart. Heart attack victims usually experience chest pain and usually remain conscious. Heart attacks are serious and sometimes lead to sudden cardiac arrest. But SCA often occurs independently of a heart attack and without warning signs. SCA results in death if not treated immediately.
No. A heart attack is a condition in which the blood supply to the heart muscle is suddenly blocked, resulting in the death of the heart muscle. Heart attack victims usually (but not always) experience chest pain and usually remain conscious. Heart attacks are serious and sometimes will lead to sudden cardiac arrest. However, sudden cardiac arrest may occur independently from a heart attack and without warning signs. Sudden cardiac arrest results in death if not treated immediately.
