*CARDIAC ARREST: WHEN THE HEART COMPLETELY STOPS WORKING* Cardiac arrest is a condition that is described as a sudden electrical malfunction in the heart, that causes your heart to stop beating instantly. It happens in this order ; No heartbeat = No blood circulation = Immediate loss of consciousness. *CARDIAC ARREST IS AN EMERGENCY!* 🚨 Unlike a heart attack, there’s usually no warning, it's not slow to buildup, rather it may come with a sudden collapse. *WHAT HAPPENS DURING CARDIAC ARREST.* In cardiac arrest, heart’s electrical system goes haywire. -The heart either stops beating or beats so fast that it can’t pump blood properly. -Other organs such as the brain, and lungs, and more, stop receiving oxygen. -Within a few minutes, the person can die in the absence of CPR or defibrillation. *WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF CARDIAC ARREST?* The biggest difference is that Cardiac arrest happens without warning! One second the person fine, the next second the person has collapsed. Some symptoms are ; -Fainting -Absence of pulse If it doesn't happen so abruptly, the following may occur; -Chest pain -Shortness of breath. -Palpitations -Dizziness & nausea