Cardiac arrest: Sudden loss of cardiac function, where the heart stops beating. See free access online books about Cardiac arrest below. See detailed information below for a list of 87 causes of Cardiac arrest, including diseases and drug side effect causes.
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The following medical conditions are some of the possible
causes of Cardiac arrest.
There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor
about your symptoms.
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Other medical conditions listed in the Disease Database as possible
causes of Cardiac arrest as a symptom include:
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causes of Cardiac arrest
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The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible
causes of Cardiac arrest as a symptom.
Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using,
including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.
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medications causing Cardiac arrest
When combined, certain drugs, medications, substances or toxins may react causing Cardiac arrest as a symptom. Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using, including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.
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Cessation of the heart beat.
- (Source - Diseases Database)
Absence of systole; failure of the ventricles of the heart to contract (usually caused by ventricular fibrillation) with consequent absence of the heart beat leading to oxygen lack and eventually to death
- (Source - WordNet 2.1)
The list of organs typically affected by Cardiac arrest may include, but is not limited to:
The list below shows some of the causes of Cardiac arrest mentioned in various sources:
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This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Cardiac arrest. Of the 87 causes of Cardiac arrest that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:
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The following list of conditions have 'Cardiac arrest' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.
The following list of conditions have 'Cardiac arrest' or similar listed as a complication in our database. The distinction between a symptom and complication is not always clear, and conditions mentioning this symptom as a complication may also be relevant. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.
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This information shows analysis of the list of causes of Cardiac arrest based
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Depending on the seriousness of the onset of Cardiac arrest, you may want to consult one of the following medical professionals.
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Medical Conditions associated with Cardiac arrest:
Heart symptoms (2438 causes)
Symptoms related to Cardiac arrest:
Heart attack (15 causes), Chest pain (785 causes), Angina (30 causes), Breathing difficulty (2470 causes), Myocardial infacrtion, Arrhythmias (124 causes), Cardiomyopathies, Infections (200 causes), Trauma, Cancer, Choking leading to hypoxia, Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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