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What Is the Difference Between a Heart Attack and Cardiac Arrest?

Analysis by Dr. Joseph Mercola

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  • Heart attacks and cardiac arrests are often referred to interchangeably, but they're two distinct cardiovascular events. A heart attack is a circulation problem, while cardiac arrest is an electrical issue in the heart

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