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What's the difference between a heart attack, cardiac arrest and heart failure?

Heart attack, cardiac arrest and heart failure are terms often used interchangeably, but they mean different things. Image: Unsplash/timmarshall

Stefan Ellerbeck
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Cardiovascular disorders can lead to heart attack, cardiac arrest or heart failure – three terms that are often used interchangeably, but which are not the same thing.
Cardiovascular disorders can lead to heart attack, cardiac arrest or heart failure – three terms that are often used interchangeably, but which are not the same thing. Image: World Heart Federation

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