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Cardiac arrest is an important medical emergency, where the effective function of the heart ceases without warning, thus resulting in inadequate blood flow to vital organs. It is, therefore, a crucial need to understand the pathophysiology, causes, recognition, and management of cardiac arrest among medical students so that it can be dealt with properly and effectively in a timely manner. What is Cardiac Arrest? Cardiac arrest is a situation where the heart fails to pump blood adequately. This condition usually results from an electrical failure. Cardiac arrest is not a heart attack (myocardial infarction) where the flow of blood to the heart muscle is obstructed, but the heart continues to pump. Key Features: Pathophysiology Cardiac