GEORGE TOWN: Cardiac arrest does not only strike those who engage in strenuous exercise. Even someone enjoying a karaoke session can suffer a sudden episode.
This can occur without any prior signs of heart-related problems, says Penang Heart Safe Society president Datuk Dr Luah Lean Wah.
She said that sudden cardiac arrest can also affect young people with underlying health issues, or be triggered by electrocution or severe infections.
“It is crucial to know how to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), because when a person’s heart stops, blood can
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