Damar Hamlin, the player of the buffalo billsThe 24-year-old collapsed after receiving a blow to the chest in a game on Monday night, January 2. In the first quarter of the game, Damar was hit in the chest by Cincinnati Bengals catcher Tee Higgins. After the impact, he collapsed on the field. Was it cardiac arrest or a heart attack? Here we explain the differences between the two.
Immediately after the accident, Damar received medical treatment on site. for more than 30 minutes before being taken to a nearby hospital. The NFL suspended the game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Buffalo Bills an hour after the fatal incident.
The tragic accident happened during the game between the Cincinnati Bengals vs. Buffalo Bills. Photo: NPR
What is the difference between a cardiac arrest and a heart attack?
- sudden cardiac arrest takes place without prior notice. It occurs when an electrical failure in the heart causes an irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia). It can be caused by coronary artery disease, heart disease, congenital heart disease, heart valve problems, drug overdose, choking, and severe bleeding.
- a heart attack occurs when A blocked artery prevents blood from reaching any part of the heart. The longer a person goes without treatment, the greater the damage.
What happened to Damar Hamlin?
The team said in a statement: “Damar Hamlin suffered cardiac arrest after being hit in our game against the Bengals. He regained his heart rate on the field and was transferred to UC Medical Center for further evaluation and treatment.”
According to the latest report, Dorrian Glenn, Damar Hamlin’s uncle, told CNN that his nephew is still sedated at UC Health. after being resurrected a number of times. “His heart stopped so they had to revive him twice. They resuscitated him on the spot before taking him to the hospital and then they resuscitated him a second time when they took him to the hospital,” he said.