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 ...

Patients with congestive heart failure (CHF) having a compromised blood supply, are at greater risk of sudden cardiac death (SCD). With an estimated incidence as high as 22% among these patients, ...

Plasma ceramides and sphingomyelins with palmitic acid were linked to a 34% and 37% increased risk of sudden cardiac death (SCD) per higher SD of log sphingolipid levels, respectively. After looking ...

A new study shows sudden cardiac deaths among collegiate athletes decreased over a recent 20-year period, but risks are still elevated among males, Black players, and basketball players, suggesting ...

Among adults aged 25 to 44 years in the United States, the rate of sudden cardiac death is increasing. The rate of sudden cardiac death (SCD) is increasing for US adults aged 25 to 44 years and varies ...

Adults with diabetes, especially younger ones, face significantly higher SCD rates, impacting life expectancy and necessitating better risk stratification and prevention strategies. SCD risk is 3.7 ...

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is correlated with sudden cardiac death (SCD), according to an October study published in Nature Communications. The study observed 349,648 participants with a median age ...

A Danish nationwide study shows that people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes face much higher rates of sudden cardiac death and lose years of life as a result, highlighting the urgent need to identify ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The incidence of sudden cardiac death among college athletes decreased over past 20 years. Incidence of sudden ...

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 ...

People who have used antidepressant for at least a year may have a higher risk of higher cardiac death — with some differences depending on the person's age and biological sex. Image credit: ...