What are cardiac arrest, heart attack and heart failure?

Posted on AllSides January 3rd, 2023
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Heart disease is a leading killer around the world and the top cause of death in the United States. It killed an estimated 17.9 million people in 2019, representing 32% of all deaths globally, according to the World Health Organization.

But not all heart disease is the same. It can affect the blood vessels to the heart or brain, heart muscles and valves, and other areas of the body. Cardiovascular diseases can require long-term treatment, or they can come on suddenly and seriously.

Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin, 24, suffered a cardiac arrest and collapsed...

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https://www.cnn.com/2023/01/03/health/cardiac-arrest-heart-attack-heart-failure-explainer-wellness/index.html

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