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Understanding the Difference Between Heart Attack and Cardiac Arrest

MIBHS

Without immediate intervention, sudden cardiac death can occur within minutes.

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The Risks and Benefits of 'Too Much' Exercise

Physiologically Speaking

A comprehensive list of marathon-related deaths on Wikipedia contains 47 cases of “death by marathon” in the U.S. A list of the causes of death reveals an underlying pattern. Many, but not all, are cardiac-related issues (i.e., heart attack, arrhythmia, underlying congenital heart abnormality).

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Hypertropic Cardiomyopathy: A Board Review Question Explained By Video

BoardVitals - Cardiovascular

It is crucial for every medical physician to recognize patients who are at risk of sudden cardiac death due to their underlying medical condition. It is crucial for every medical physician to recognize patients who are at risk of sudden cardiac death due to their underlying medical condition.

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Of Twists and Turns

EMS 12-Lead

In most cases, rather, the culprit is gross ischemia due to myocardial infarction, cardiomyopathy, or advanced coronary artery disease. genes implicated in congenital Long QT syndrome, such as SCN5A and KCNQ1). [1-3, Pleomorphic ventricular tachycardia and risk for sudden cardiac death. 8] Liu, E.,