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Is it a heart attack, cardiac arrest or stroke?

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  • A heart attack occurs when blood supply is severely reduced or cut off
  • Cardiac arrest is when the heart suddenly stops beating
  • A stroke happens when the blood flow to the brain is interrupted or severely limited
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