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Heart: Attack or Arrest?   #Cardiacarrest   and   #heartattack   are two serious medical conditions that affect the heart and can be life-threatening.   #Cardiacarrest   occurs when the heart suddenly stops beating, usually due to an electrical malfunction in the heart, this can be caused by a number of factors, including heart disease, drug overdose, trauma, or a congenital defect.   #Heartattack , on the other hand, occurs when a blood clot forms in one of the coronary arteries, which supply blood to the heart, this can be caused by a buildup of plaque in the arteries, also known as atherosclerosis, which can be caused by   #smoking , high   #bloodpressure , high   #cholesterol , and   #diabetes . To prevent cardiac arrest and heart attack, it is important to maintain a  #healthy   #lifestyle . This includes not smoking, eating a healthy diet, exercising regularly, and maintaining a healthy weight. It is also important to have regular check-ups with a healthcare provider to monitor b