Did you know that sudden cardiac arrest doesn’t always happen without warning? Some researchers have discovered in certain studies that some patients displayed symptoms for as long as 120 minutes before Congestive Heart Failure occurs. That’s why it is important to recognize the signs and the symptoms of heart attacks especially if your loved one is predisposed to having one, meaning, the risks or likelihood of him/her having one is higher. If that is the case then it is extremely important to know what goes on inside cardiac arrest and how to administer CPR especially within the crucial 4 minute window from the moment the attack occurs especially if emergency medical help is not immediately available. Usually, if the patient is not revived sooner than that, his chances of a normal recovery are slimmer or worse case scenario he might not survive.

My dad suffered a cardiac arrest in the hospital (it still hurts a lot just to recall it) and it lasted for 6 minutes before they could revive him. He did not survive the night. He just waited for me to get to him before he passed on… (;_;)

So friends, be informed, learn what you can and don’t forget to hug all those you “heart”.