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The game was a highly anticipated, primetime matchup between two of the best teams in the National Football League, but it would be interrupted and ul- timately postponed after Bills safety Damar Hamlin suffered a frightening injury during the game. After tackling Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins, Hamlin stood up, only to fall fl at moments later. Medical person- nel rushed to Hamlin's side, and it was later determined he went into cardiac arrest. Days went by as football fans across the nation prayed for Hamlin's recovery. Good news arrived by the end of the week, as doctors treating Hamlin re- ported his condition showed marked improvement. Indeed, within days of that news, Ham- lin was on his way back to Buffalo, much to the delight of millions of people across the country. Hamlin's story made interna- tional headlines and left many people across the globe asking questions about cardiac arrest. What is cardiac arrest? The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute reports that cardiac arrest occurs when the heart suddenly and unexpect- edly stops pumping. One of the dangers of cardiac arrest is that blood stops pumping to the brain and other vital or- gans. In the days after doctors fi rst shared news regarding Hamlin's recovery, praise was heaped on the medical person- nel, including Bills assistant athletic trainer Denny Kelling- ton, for their rapid response, which saved Hamlin's life and helped preserve the 24-year- old safety's neurological func- tion. How dangerous is cardiac arrest? The NHLBI notes that cardiac arrest is a medical emergency. In fact, the NHLBI indicates that nine out of 10 people who have cardiac arrest outside of a hospital die. That makes the recovery of Hamlin, who was administered CPR on the fi eld for several minutes prior to be- ing transported to the hospital, all the more incredible. What are the symptoms of cardiac arrest? Johns Hopkins Medicine notes that there are no symp- toms in some cases of cardiac arrest. However, individuals may experience these symp- toms prior to cardiac arrest: • Fatigue • Dizziness • Shortness of breath • Nausea • Chest pain • Heart palpitations • Loss of consciousness What causes cardiac arrest? The suddenness of the injury to Hamlin undoubtedly left mil- lions of people confused about how the condition could affect a young professional athlete seemingly in peak physical con- dition. Specifi cs about Hamlin's medical history are protected by privacy laws, so unless Hamlin chooses to share that information, the public will not learn about why he suffered from cardiac arrest. However, Johns Hopkins reports that there are three main causes of the condition. • Arrhythmia and ventricular fi brillation: Arrhythmia is a con- dition marked by problematic electrical signals in the heart that lead to an abnormal heart- beat. Ventricular fi brillation is a type of arrhythmia that causes the heart to tremble rather than pump blood normally. It is the most common cause of cardiac arrest. • Cardiomyopathy: Cardiomy- opathy is a condition in which the heart is enlarged. Johns Hopkins notes that when a person has cardiomyopathy, the heart muscle thickens or dilates, which causes abnormal contractions of the heart. • Coronary artery disease: The NHLBI indicates that most people who experience cardiac arrest have heart disease, even if they didn't know it before- hand. The most common type of heart disease is coronary ar- tery disease, which is marked by the buildup of cholesterol inside the lining of the coronary arteries. That buildup leads to the formation of plaque which can partially or completely block blood fl ow in the arteries of the heart. Certain behaviors or lifestyle choices also can trigger car- diac arrest. For example, the NHLBI reports that heavy alco- hol consumption or recent use of cocaine, amphetamines or marijuana can cause cardiac arrest. Severe emotional stress and physical exertion, including that which is typically required of competitive athletes, also can trigger cardiac arrest. The Damar Hamlin incident thankfully appears to have had a happy ending. But mil- lions more people could be vulnerable to cardiac arrest. More information is available at nhlbi.nih.gov. The basics of cardiac arrest ShelbyInfo.com ALL CLASSIFIEDS ALL CLASSIFIEDS ONLINE & ONLINE & IN PRINT IN PRINT Classifi ed Deadline is Classifi ed Deadline is 3:00pm Tuesday 3:00pm Tuesday