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The Difference Between Heart Attack and Cardiac Arrest

July 14, 2017

Do you know the difference between a heart attack and cardiac arrest? Both are medical emergencies, but they have different causes, symptoms, and outcomes. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
Tagged with: 911, cardiac arrest, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, heart attack
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