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Sudden cardiac death (SCD) refers to an unexpected death of a person, believed to be caused by a heart-related issue. It occurs within one hour of the onset of symptoms in witnessed cases or within 24 hours of the person ...
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It's often silent but can be a deadly killer. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a genetic condition that occurs in one in 500 people.
Feb 27, 2025
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A new study has found no evidence that COVID vaccines increase the risk of sudden cardiac arrest in young athletes, despite numerous claims that circulated during the pandemic.
Feb 25, 2025
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It's typically the most watched television event of the year, and this year's Super Bowl is expected to be no exception. The showdown between the Kansas City Chiefs, seeking a three-peat, and the Philadelphia Eagles looking ...
Feb 7, 2025
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A recent major review of data published by The Lancet and led by Emory sports cardiologist Jonathan Kim, MD, shows that Black athletes are approximately five times more likely to experience sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) and ...
Nov 28, 2024
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Middle-aged adults with long-term fluctuations in blood pressure may face a higher risk for sudden cardiac death than their peers with more consistent blood pressure readings, a large new study suggests.
Nov 19, 2024
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While exercise is generally beneficial for a person's overall health, physical activities may increase the risk of adverse cardiovascular disease events in certain susceptible individuals. However, cardiologists say that ...
Nov 18, 2024
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New research published in the European Heart Journal shows that it is extremely difficult to predict with accuracy among patients who have had a heart attack those who will go on to suffer a sudden cardiac death, even among ...
Oct 31, 2024
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The lifetime risk of an unexpected and sudden death from a cardiovascular cause in the absence of pre-existing heart disease—known as sudden cardiac death—is more than four times higher for people with schizophrenia than ...
Oct 22, 2024
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If you have a difficult time staying awake and alert during the day, you may be experiencing excessive daytime sleepiness. Dr. Virend Somers, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist with a focus on sleep medicine, explains the difference ...
Oct 8, 2024
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