Do You Know The Difference Between A Heart Attack & Sudden Cardiac Arrest?

Do You Know The Difference Between A Heart Attack & Sudden Cardiac Arrest?

Do You Know The Difference Between A Heart Attack & Sudden Cardiac Arrest? Test your knowledge by taking the quiz created by ZOLL Medical. If you need further information we have created a link for you to learn more. ‘Response For Life, leading local defibrillator organisation key summary of the ZOLL Quiz on 14/01/2020’

Here is a comparison of these two commonly-confused conditions:

HEART ATTACK

  • Caused by a blocked artery
  • The person will be CONSCIOUS and BREATHING
  • CALL 000

CARDIAC ARREST

  • Electrical problem of the heart
  • The person will be UNCONSCIOUS and NOT BREATHING
  • CALL 000 and START CPR

Try this quick 8-question quiz by ZOLL Medical. Click the Link below or the Image below to open the quiz.

Response For Life Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) or Heart Attack
*This was made for Americans but still tests Australians’ recognition of the two the same*
If you need more information we have a 5-minute information page on cardiac arrest for you, so you can:
  • Be able to identify if someone is experiencing Sudden Cardiac Arrest or a Heart Attack
  • Be Confident in knowing what to do
  • Act Fast with more tools on how to save your friend’s life
  • Identify if your workplace is equipped with all the necessary equipment

Response For Life 5 Minute Information Page on Cardiac Arrest

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