Cardiac arrest happens from one moment to the next. A person becomes unconscious and no longer breathes normally. This is a life-threatening situation. In the event of a cardiac arrest, a person must be resuscitated immediately. The cause of cardiac arrest is often a heart attack . Cardiac arrest can also be caused by other heart problems.
To research
If someone has survived a cardiac arrest, then research is carried out into the cause of the cardiac arrest. This is done with a cardiac catheterization and/or an electrophysiological examination (EFO).
Cardiac catheterization
During a cardiac catheterization, the cardiologist examines the coronary arteries of the heart.
Treatments
Based on these investigations, an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) can be placed.
Outpatient clinics and departments
cardiology
Cardiologists specialize in recognizing and treating diseases of the heart and large blood vessels.
Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
Specially trained staff and special medical equipment are available in the Intensive Care Unit to treat very seriously ill patients.
