During Cardiac Arrest, What Happens to a Person?
One moment someone is chatting, walking or sitting at their desk. The next, they’re on the floor. That’s cardiac arrest, and it rarely gives anyone time to prepare. Most of us have never seen it happen. So here’s what actually goes on inside the body, and what you can...
What Is the Difference Between a Heart Attack and Cardiac Arrest?
People tend to use “heart attack” and “cardiac arrest” for the same thing, but the two start from different faults in the heart. A heart attack occurs when an artery supplying the heart muscle gets blocked, while cardiac arrest happens when the heart’s rhythm breaks...
World Heart Day 2026: Don’t Miss a Beat: 7 Heart Symptoms You Shouldn’t Ignore
Ever put a tight chest down to gas? Or blamed the stairs for your breathlessness? Small symptoms are easy to explain away, and the heart rarely makes a scene. This World Heart Day 2026 (29 September), the World Heart Federation’s “Don’t Miss a...
