Posts Tagged ‘Cardiac Arrest’
National Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month: What Every Mississippian Should Know About Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Every year, thousands of people experience cardiac arrest outside of a hospital. It can happen at home, at work, at school, in a public place, or anywhere people live and gather. Unlike a heart attack, which occurs when blood flow to part of the heart is blocked, cardiac arrest happens when the heart suddenly stops…
Read MoreSTEMI vs. Heart Attack: What Every Family Should Know
Understanding the difference could save someone you love. When a loved one clutches their chest or says they don’t feel right, every second matters. At the Mississippi Healthcare Alliance, we hear the same question from families across the state: “What’s the difference between a heart attack and a STEMI? Aren’t they the same thing?” The…
Read MoreKnow the Signs. Act Without Delay.
Recognizing Heart Attack, Stroke, Cardiac Arrest, and Sepsis Can Save Your Life — or Someone You Love ♥ Heart Attack Chest pressure, arm or jaw pain Call 911 immediately ◎ Stroke BE-FAST: Balance, Eyes, Face, Arms, Speech Call 911 — time is brain ⚡ Cardiac Arrest Unresponsive, no normal breathing Call 911 & begin CPR…
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