How to recognize the difference between cardiac arrest and a heart attack

Knowing how to spot the symptoms of cardiac arrest or a heart attack and what to do could save someone's life.

Sudden cardiac arrest vs. heart attack: Know the critical difference

Heart attack and sudden cardiac arrest are two serious heart emergencies that people tend to confuse with each other; however, they occur for different reasons and have their own specific symptoms and ...
Hosted on MSN

Shefali Jariwala dies at 42 from cardiac arrest: How it differs from heart attack and what young adults should know

‘Kaanta Laga’ actress Shefali Jariwala has sadly passed away at the age of 42. Reports say she suffered a major cardiac arrest on June 27. Her husband, Parag Tyagi, rushed her to the hospital, but ...
The Indianapolis Star

How can you help if someone goes into cardiac arrest? How common is it in young people?

In early May, 2025, a 29-year-old man died suddenly after running a mini-marathon. Because he was so young, Patrick Holden's death came as a shock to his family and friends. Older adults, especially ...

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the US — here's how to prevent and treat the condition

Heart disease is a group of conditions that affect your heart and blood vessels. It's the leading cause of death in the US — here's how to prevent it.

What you must do when alone and having a heart attack

For some, symptoms of heart attack may appear hours or days before, while for others, it can escalate in minutes.

'I installed the defibrillator that saved my life weeks later'

Dean Stelloo, who works for a building firm, suffered an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest while visiting a site in Combe Martin ...
Health.com

You’re Less Likely to Die From a Heart Attack Today—But Other Cardiac Conditions Are on the Rise

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. “However, now, with an aging population, there are more ...