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Understanding Heart Failure and Sudden Cardiac Arrest

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Data shows that out of the 17 million premature deaths in 2019, 38% were caused by  cardiovascular diseases . Lifestyle changes and food habits are causing a rise in CVD cases among people of different age groups. The heart is the most vital organ of our body, and a healthy heart ensures that the proper amount of blood flows throughout the body. Heart Failure, is defined as a chronic and progressive condition which occurs when the heart is unable to pump blood sufficiently to meet the metabolic demands of the tissues in the body. This leads to fatigue, shortness of breath and other symptoms. Heart failure has many causes, including coronary artery disease, high blood pressure, heart valve disease, congenital heart disease, amongst others. One of the other prevalent cause of Heart failure is irregular heartbeat. The last two decades has seen a significant rise in the arrhythmia cases all across the world. Sudden cardiac arrest  is another alarming condition caused because of ir...