Sudden cardiac death

  A young executive in his 50 s avid marathon runner and a staunch diet fellow was found dead on one morning. What is responsible for so many young deaths. The family he supports is in a shock.

Can this be prevented ? 

A lot of studies carried out point out that blood pressures  diabetes are silent kilers. These are lifestyle modification diseases which are like an iceberg.  

The maincauses of sudden cardiac death are aortic stenosis, arrhythmia .  The family members of patient who has sudden cardiac death must be screened thoroughly for underlying disease. 

The family members should be  screened for underlying heart  issues . Aneurysm of aorta is known to recur in family. 

Patient need to be aware of frequent rythm disturbances manifestation as missed beat. Can be precurser of an underlying valcano waiting to burst open . 

Many causes of sudden cardiac death . Sleepless night, strenous work pattern make a perfect receipe. 

Modern wearables such as wrist watches can detect atrial fibrillation. Atrial fibrillation accounts for most common cause for stroke .