Cardiac Arrest vs. Heart Attack: How to Know the Difference
Tri City Cardiology Consultants October 7, 2025
Both a heart attack and cardiac arrest are medical emergencies, however, cardiac arrest needs immediate treatment to prevent death. It is true that most people believe cardiac arrest and a heart attack are basically the same, but they are not. Let’s take a deeper dive. Cardiac arrest vs. heart attack: knowing the difference could save a life. What Happens During a Heart Attack? Heart attacks occur when blood flow to the heart is interrupted or cut off. Known medically as
