17/06/2026
Heart attack and cardiac arrest are often confused, but they are very different emergencies. A heart attack is a plumbing problem, a blocked artery starving the heart muscle. The person is usually awake and breathing. Call 995 and keep them calm. Cardiac arrest is an electrical problem, the heart stops pumping. The person is unconscious and not breathing normally. Start CPR immediately and use an AED. Remember: heart attack can lead to cardiac arrest. Don't delay calling for help.
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