how does cardiac arrest impact a person?
<answer> A person in cardiac arrest doesn’t breathe, doesn’t have a pulse, and can’t respond to someone. <context> Many people don’t know the difference between cardiac arrest and a heart attack or fainting spell. A person in cardiac arrest doesn’t breathe, doesn’t have a pulse, and can’t respond to you. Someone having a heart attack usually is conscious and breathing, has a pulse, and can answer your questions. Respond. Here’s what you should do if you witness someone go into cardiac arrest: Call 911 right away, or have someone else do it.