what is the reason for cardiac arrest - #14926
I am really scared because my uncle had a cardiac arrest last week, and he was only 55! He had no history of heart problems, and it just hit him outta nowhere. One minute he was joking around at the dinner table, and the next, he was laying on the floor. I mean, what is the reason for cardiac arrest in someone who seemed perfectly healthy? I heard a lot about heart disease being a common issue, but does that mean anyone can just suddenly drop like that? He went to the hospital but, they couldn’t revive him. It's been a few days and my family is still in shock, trying to figure out what is the reason for cardiac arrest and if we missed signs or something. I've been reading about it online, and its mention seems everywhere, but the info is all over the place. Like, does stress play a part? Or could it've been something else entirely, like a genetic thing? I just keep thinking, how do we know? Is there something we could've done? What is the reason for cardiac arrest, really? I feel like I need answers for peace of mind, you know? Any insights would be really helpful right now.
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