Cardiac sciences
What kind of Steps should I take as a First Aid to Assist a Person who suffering from a Cardiac Arrest?
What kind of Steps should I take as a First Aid to Assist a Person who suffering from a Cardiac Arrest? A cardiac arrest is not the same as a heart attack; there are vital differences. Sudden cardiac arrest occurs when the heart stops beating suddenly, usually due to an underlying heart disease. The victim
What’s the Difference between a Heart Attack, a Cardiac Arrest, and a Myocardial Infarction?
What’s the Difference between a Heart Attack, a Cardiac Arrest, and a Myocardial Infarction? Inputs by Dr. Sanjeekumar Kalkekar, Consultant, Cardiology, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai. People often use these terms interchangeably, but there are vital differences. A heart attack is caused when the blood flow to the heart is blocked, and a cardiac arrest occurs
Why Does Hyperkalaemia Cause Cardiac Arrest?
Why Does Hyperkalaemia Cause Cardiac Arrest? Inputs by Dr. Sanjeevkumar Kalkekar, Consultant, Cardiology, at Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai. Hyperkalaemia arises when the concentration of potassium in the bloodstream goes above a certain limit, throwing the body’s internal pH balance out of the normal functioning. The chief causes of Hyperkalaemia are potassium sifting out of cells
How Can You Recognize a Panic Attack or Heart Attack?
How Can You Recognize a Panic Attack or Heart Attack? Inputs by Dr. Nitin Jagasia, Consultant, Emergency Medicine, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai. One can suddenly feel chest pain, shortness of breath, and a tingling sensation running through the body. Is it a heart attack or a panic attack? Both of these can have similar symptoms.