cause of cardiac arrest - #19121
I am kinda freaking out now because my grandpa just had a cardiac arrest and I'm really triyng to understand what could be the cause of cardiac arrest. Like, he was totally fine all day, he was even playing cards with us! Then suddenly, he just collapsed. They say sometimes it happens out of nowhere, but can you guys explain what might actually be the cause of cardiac arrest? Is it always heart disease, or could stress and other factors play a role too? He did have this history of high blood pressure, but no one really thought it was that serious. I was just doing some quick reading, and it seemed like there could be different causes of cardiac arrest, like arrhythmias or something. But, could it also be lifestyle choices or genetics? I'm honestly confused because it feels like they don't give you all the answers in the hospital. Wondering if there are common cause of cardiac arrest that I should be aware of, or even signs before it happens? Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated. This whole thing is just terrifying.
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