NHS shares key symptoms of two health emergencies as it says 'spread the word'If you believe someone is experiencing either health emergency, call 999 immediatelyView 2 Images Cardiac arrests and heart attacks are often mixed up (Image: Getty Images/PhotoAlto)The NHS has issued an important warning about the main symptoms of two serious health emergencies. ‌"Do you know the difference between a heart attack and cardiac arrest?" ‌A heart attack, also called a myocardial infarction, is a severe medical event where the heart's blood supply is suddenly blocked. If you believe someone is having a heart attack, you should call 999 immediately. A person may experience several symptoms before a sudden cardiac arrest occurs.