Sudden demise of Bollywood legend
New Delhi: Famous Bollywood actor Nana Patekar passed away suddenly at the age of 75. He was found unconscious at his residence in Goa. After complaining of severe chest pain, the medical team took him to the hospital, where doctors declared him dead at around 5:20 in the morning. As per initial reports, the cause of his death is said to be cardiac arrest, which has also been confirmed by his son Malhar. This incident has again increased people's concern about cardiac arrest, because it is an emergency in which there is a shortage of time.
What is cardiac arrest?
In simple terms, cardiac arrest occurs when the electrical system that controls the heartbeat suddenly malfunctions. Due to this, the heartbeat stops and blood cannot flow in the body. In this condition, oxygen does not reach the brain and other organs, due to which the person can quickly become unconscious and may even stop breathing. If prompt help is not received, it can be fatal.
Difference between heart attack and cardiac arrest
Many people consider heart attack and cardiac arrest to be the same, but these two are different. In a heart attack, there is a blockage in the vein that supplies blood to the heart, while in a cardiac arrest, the electrical system of the heartbeat gets disturbed. Sometimes heart attack can also cause cardiac arrest.
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Irregular heartbeat, nerve disease, previous heart attack, heart failure, muscle problems, congenital heart condition or electrical system malfunction can lead to cardiac arrest. Apart from this, lack of oxygen in the body, excessive bleeding, serious infection or the effect of some medicines and toxic substances can also be responsible for this.
Pay attention to the signs
The most worrying thing is that many times there are no clear signs. The person may fall suddenly. However, some people may experience earlier symptoms, such as chest pain or pressure, difficulty breathing, dizziness, sudden weakness, fast or irregular heartbeat, and nausea or vomiting. If these symptoms appear, do not ignore them and contact a doctor immediately.
What to do in an emergency?
If a person suddenly collapses, is unresponsive to noise or movement, and is not breathing normally, call an ambulance immediately. Also, begin CPR. If an AED (defibrillator) is available nearby, use it. CPR helps maintain blood flow and an AED can help restore a heartbeat. Nana Patekar's death has once again reminded us that every second counts in a cardiac arrest. Recognizing symptoms and giving CPR in time can save someone's life. It is very important for every household to have basic information about it.