What young people can do to prevent cardiac arrest?

The best strategy for preventing sudden cardiac death at any age is having defibrillators widely available. A defibrillator is a device that can analyse the heart’s rhythm and deliver an electric shock if needed. This can shock the heart back into a normal rhythm.

Why would a young person go into cardiac arrest?

Other causes of sudden cardiac death in young people include structural abnormalities of the heart, such as undetected heart disease that was present at birth (congenital) and heart muscle abnormalities. Other causes include inflammation of the heart muscle, which can be caused by viruses and other illnesses.

How common is cardiac arrest in young people?

Sudden cardiac arrest is rare in young adults, but it does claim over 600 young lives every year. An estimated X number of young adults die to sudden cardiac arrest each year. Most of these are at risk due to genetic or structural hearth abnormalities.

Can we prevent cardiac arrest?

CPR and use of an automated external defibrillation (AED) within two to five minutes of the event can prevent an interruption in blood flow to the brain.

What is the most common cause of cardiac arrest in a child?

In pediatric patients, hypoxia and hypovolemia are the most common causes. The Ts include Toxins, Tamponade (cardiac) Tension pneumothorax, Thromboembolic event, and Trauma.

How likely is a cardiac arrest?

Cardiac arrest occurs when the rhythm of the heart stops. Cardiac arrest is an extremely serious health issue. The Institute of Medicine reports that every year, more than half a million people experience cardiac arrest in the United States. The condition can cause death or disability.

How rare is sudden cardiac death?

Sudden cardiac death is responsible for half of all heart disease deaths. Sudden cardiac death occurs most frequently in adults in their mid-30s to mid-40s, and affects men twice as often as it does women. This condition is rare in children, affecting only 1 to 2 per 100,000 children each year.

Can a healthy heart just stop beating?

Less commonly, the heart can just stop beating. The absence of a heart beat is known as asystole (asystole: a=no + systole=beat).

How can cardiac arrest be prevented naturally?

5 Simple Ways to Prevent a Cardiac Arrest

1. Eat a Healthy Diet. For the sake of your heart, you should avoid foods that are oily, high in cholesterol, sugary and high in carbohydrates.
2. Stay Active: Exercise.
3. If Necessary, Lose Weight.
4. Reduce Your Stress Level.
5. Stop Using Tobacco and Drinking.