Question

what is the difference between sudden cardiac death and myocardial infarction?

Answer 1

Hello, Yukitou!

These two distinct heart conditions are linked. Sudden cardiac arrest can occur after a heart attack, or during recovery. Heart attacks increase the risk for sudden cardiac arrest. Most heart attacks do not lead to sudden cardiac arrest. But when sudden cardiac arrest occurs, heart attack is a common cause. Other heart conditions may also disrupt the heart’s rhythm and lead to sudden cardiac arrest. These include a thickened heart muscle (cardiomyopathy), heart failure, arrhythmias, particularly ventricular fibrillation, and long Q-T syndrome.


"Heart Attack or Sudden Cardiac Arrest: How Are They Different?" Heart Attack or Sudden Cardiac Arrest: How Are They Different? American Heart Association, n.d. Web. 17 Jan. 2014.

Answer 2

thank you :)