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Things You Should Know About Coronary Perfusion Pressure

A coronary perfusion pressure (CPP) measurement indicates how well oxygenated blood is flowing within the heart. A low CPP is indicative of the fact that the ticker isn’t receiving sufficient nutrients to function properly. The CPP needs to be kept at a particular level for the heart to function in proper fashion. It is advised that individuals with heart disease or those diagnosed with heart failure (HF) must get an in-depth understanding of CPP, which will hold you in good stead. Connection between CPP and Cardiac Arrest: A sudden cardiac arrest is life-threatening in the sense that the person will need treatment in the first two-three minutes, or he/she may succumb to the condition. Conditions like heart failure, heart disease, such as coronary artery disease (CAD), affect the CPP. When CPP is low is what leads to problems since this indicates insufficient blood flow to the ticker, which may eventually result in ischemia (flow of oxygen-rich blood is reduced or restricted to t

Tips To Lower The Risks Of A Sudden Cardiac Arrest

It is always wise to stay prepared for any untoward cardiac emergency in view of the rise in the sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) cases worldwide. SCA can be fatal if the person doesn’t receive timely treatment with the lifesaving CPR and Automated External Defibrillator for the process of defibrillation (restarts the ticker through delivery of an electric shock and resets the heart rhythm). SCAs generally occur due to a malfunction of the electrical system of the heart. Everyone is prone to SCA, those with pre-existing heart conditions and even those who did not know they had an issue with their ticker. Regardless you should take appropriate measures to lower your chances of SCA/prevent it altogether. Prevention is any day better than having to witness a sudden cardiac arrest unfold. You would obviously not want to be taken in its grip or wish it for someone else, especially a dear one. To prevent a sudden cardiac arrest, adopt the following measures: Eat smart - Eat a diet comprisin