cardiac arrest reasons - #20589
I am really anxious right now and need some help. Last week, my uncle suddenly collapsed during dinner, and it was terrifying. He was only 57, no real health issues, and then boom—cardiac arrest, just like that. The doctors said it was due to some underlying heart condition they didn't catch before. I can't stop thinking about what the cardiac arrest reasons could be. Like, was it high blood pressure that went unnoticed? He always seemed fine, just a bit of stress from work, but nothing serious, y'know? I mean, what are the common cardiac arrest reasons that we might overlook in people who seem healthy? I’ve read some stuff about it, like genetics and lifestyle choices, but I'm still confused. My family is terrified now—like could this happen to anyone else? I'm worried about my dad, he's also in his 50s but takes meds for cholesterol. The whole thing feels surreal. Are there particular warning signs we should have caught? What are those sudden cardiac arrest reasons that could be sneaky? Any advice would help a ton, thanks!
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