(I46) Cardiac arrest
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Diagnosis cardiac arrest is diagnosed Men are 23.33% more likely than Women
Men receive the diagnosis cardiac arrest
601 158 (46.4 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Women receive the diagnosis cardiac arrest
415 405 (51.6 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease cardiac arrest - Men aged 60-64 and Women aged 80-84
Disease Features cardiac arrest
Cardiac arrest - what does this mean
What happens during the disease - cardiac arrest
Clinical Pattern
How does a doctor diagnose
- Obtain a full medical history and physical examination.
- Conduct an electrocardiogram (ECG) to detect any abnormal electrical activity in the heart.
- Conduct an echocardiogram to assess the structure and function of the heart.
- Conduct a stress test to assess how the heart responds to physical activity.
- Conduct a cardiac catheterization to assess the heart's blood supply.
- Conduct a coronary angiogram to identify any blockages in the coronary arteries.
- Conduct a cardiac MRI to assess the structure and function of the heart.
- Conduct a cardiac CT scan to assess the structure and function of the heart.
Treatment and Medical Assistance
- Administering CPR
- Administering an AED
- Administering medications such as epinephrine and amiodarone
- Placing a breathing tube
- Performing chest compressions
- Performing defibrillation
- Administering oxygen
- Performing a cardiac catheterization
- Performing an angioplasty
- Performing a coronary artery bypass graft
Cardiac arrest - Prevention
Main symptoms of the disease cardiac arrest
Respiratory failure
(Respiratory distress, Respiratory insufficiency, Respiratory arrest, Ventilatory failure, Respiratory collapse, Respiratory deficiency, Respiratory impairment, Lung failure, Respiratory incapacity, Respiratory breakdown)
Respiratory failure is a life-threatening condition in which the lungs are unable to adequately exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide. It is characterized by shortness of breath, rapid breathing, and an inability to breathe deeply. It can develop quickly or slowly, depending on the underlying cause. Sy...
Fainting
(Syncope, Swoon, Passing out, Losing consciousness, Blackout, Dizziness, Unconsciousness)
Fainting is a sudden, brief loss of consciousness and muscle tone, usually caused by a drop in blood pressure. It is often accompanied by a feeling of dizziness, lightheadedness, and confusion. Fainting usually occurs in response to a sudden emotional or physical stressor, such as standing for a lon...
Pale skin
Pale skin is a symptom of anemia or other blood-related issues. It is characterized by a lack of color in the skin, appearing wan and ashen. It may also be accompanied by fatigue, dizziness, and shortness of breath. Pale skin develops gradually due to a decrease in red blood cells or hemoglobin, whi...
Cyanosis
(Bluish skin, Blue skin, Blue discoloration, Blue tint, Blue hue, Bluish tinge, Cyanotic discoloration, Cyanotic hue, Cyanotic tint, Cyanotic skin, Blue-tinged skin)
Cyanosis is a medical symptom characterized by a bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes, due to a lack of oxygen in the blood. It is most commonly seen around the lips, fingers, and toes, and can range in severity from mild to life-threatening. Early signs may include a faint bluish t...
Specified forms of the disease
| (I46.0) Cardiac arrest with successful resuscitation |
| (I46.1) Sudden cardiac death, so described |
| (I46.9) Cardiac arrest, unspecified |