More Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) vs Heart Attacks "Did you know's"?

At Living for Zachary we try our hardest to keep updated on the latest information on Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA). There are many facts and myths associated with Sudden Cardiac Arrest vs a Heart Attack. Here are a few "Did you know's?"

• Symptoms of a heart attack can be quick and intense. Mostly Heart Attack symptoms start slowly and persist for hours, days or weeks before a heart attack. Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) is when the heart usually does not stop beating during a heart attack. 
•  Did you know that heart attack symptoms are different in women than men?
•  But when sudden cardiac arrest occurs, heart attack is a common cause.
•  Other heart conditions may also disrupt the heart’s rhythm and lead to sudden cardiac arrest. These include a thickened heart muscle (cardiomyopathy), heart failure, arrhythmias, particularly ventricular fibrillation, and long Q-T syndrome.

Knowing the difference between a Heart Attack and Sudden Cardiac Arrest in important and could save your life.