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Sudden Cardiac Death

Sudden Cardiac Death

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Sudden cardiac death accounts for almost half of all cardiovascular deaths and 10 - 20% of all deaths in general1.

In my clinical practice, this typically presents as a concerned middle age executive sitting across from me in clinic because a friend or colleague died suddenly at home or while exercising.

“I’m 58, and a close friend collapsed and died las…

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