The immediate cause of most sudden cardiac arrests is an abnormal heart rhythm. The heartâs electrical activity becomes chaotic, and it canât pump blood to the rest of the body. Conditions that can trigger sudden cardiac arrest include: Coronary artery disease . This is the most common cause of sudden cardiac arrest in people older than 35. Cardiomyopathy . When you have this condition, your heart muscle becomes enlarged or thick, so it's weakened.
A cortisone injection is a treatment for a variety of diseases, disorders and conditions. Cortisone is a corticosteroid. Corticosteroids have potent anti-inflammatory effects. They can also help regulate your immune systemâs activity.
By injecting the cortisone into a particular area of inflammation, very high concentrations of the medication can be given while keeping potential side-effects to a minimum. Cortisone injections usually work within a few days, and the effects can last up to several weeks. In addition to injected cortisone, many physicians will mix the cortisone with another medication that may provide pain relief effects.