When the heart abruptly stops beating, it can result in cardiac arrest, a potentially fatal condition.. This condition can happen to anyone, regardless of age or health status. However, certain factors can increase the risk of cardiac arrest in some people, including teenagers. In this blog, we will explore the factors that make teenagers prone to having a cardiac arrest and discuss some measures that can help prevent it. What is a cardiac arrest, and how does it happen? Before we dive into the factors that make teenagers prone to cardiac arrest, let's briefly understand what it is and how it happens. Cardiac arrest is a sudden loss of heart function that results in the stopping of blood flow to the body's vital organs. It happens when the heart's electrical system malfunctions, causing an irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia). This arrhythmia can cause the heart to stop beating altogether, leading to cardiac arrest. Factors that make teenagers prone to cardiac arrest Dr. Ranj
Dr. Ranjit Jagtap is a functioning individual from the Indian Association of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeons (IACTS).