“What heart problems cause cardiac arrest?”
I am a 42 year old male. I want to know what heart problems cause cardiac arrest?
3 Answers
Mark Rasak
Cardiologist
Too broad a question. Previous heart attacks, especially with a weak heart. Congenital heart diseases such as HOCM. Low potassium and magnesium. Certain drugs such as anti-depressants. Sleep apnea, alcohol, etc.
Virtually all cardiac did, and if it gets bad enough, can cause cardiac arrest.
Almost any cardiac problem can cause an arrest if there is a problem with blood flow. The most common problems are heart attack, some abnormal cardiac rhythms like ventricular fibrillation. Some valvular problems like aortic or mitral stenosis. Other problems like trauma or aortic dissection can also cause an arrest
