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Shutup and Deal, I'm Losin' · 01-20-2009, 09:06 PM

Sorry to post such a sadistic question, but I couldn't help but wonder, what is the difference between having a heart attack, and cardiac arrest? Which one is worse? What causes cardiac arrest? (I know that eating fattening foods, stress, and anger can lead to a heart attack). Also, which one is worse?

I know there's a few posters on here who are experienced in the medical field, so I just thought I'd ask. Thanks.

01-20-2009, 09:06 PM	#1
Shutup and Deal, I'm Losin' spammer Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Somewhere U.S.A. Posts: 936	What's the difference between a heart attack and cardiac arrest? Sorry to post such a sadistic question, but I couldn't help but wonder, what is the difference between having a heart attack, and cardiac arrest? Which one is worse? What causes cardiac arrest? (I know that eating fattening foods, stress, and anger can lead to a heart attack). Also, which one is worse? I know there's a few posters on here who are experienced in the medical field, so I just thought I'd ask. Thanks.