After Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin went into cardiac arrest during Monday night’s game against the Bengals, many fans are left with a lot of questions -- like what exactly is cardiac arrest?
What may have caused Buffalo Bills’ Damar Hamlin to go into cardiac arrest? A local cardiologist explainsDr. Emery said since cardiac arrest can be fatal, every second counts, so it’s important the individual receives CPR or defibrillation right away.
“Prompt recognition and prompt defibrillation in the setting of sudden cardiac arrest are keys in survival,” he said. “Your survivability declines every 7 to 10 percent for every minute that defibrillation is delayed, or restoration of sinus rhythm or spontaneous circulation is delayed.” Dr. Emery also notes that it’s too early to talk about Damar Hamlin’s long-term prognosis. He said there are a lot of factors to consider. Right now, the goal will be to keep him stabilized.
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