Heart Attack vs. Cardiac Arrest: What’s the difference?

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (TENNESSEE VALLEY LIVING) - Doctors are giving more details on Damar Hamlin’s condition after he went into cardiac arrest on Sunday.

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As the story continues to be at the forefront of everyone’s minds, we want to take a closer look from a medical perspective. The incident has many people wondering what causes such an intense health condition and what the difference is between cardiac arrest and a heart attack.

Dr. Jordan Gunn from Huntsville Hospital joined TVL to break down the difference.

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