Unexpected natural death from cardiac (heart) causes is called sudden cardiac death. There is sudden loss of consciousness within an hour of the onset of symptoms.
The most common cause of cardiac death in adults is atheroma in the artery of the heart muscle (coronary artery). Death occurs due to prolonged lack of blood supply to the heart muscle which induces abnormal, irregular beat (arrhythmia) or uncoordinated contraction of muscle of the lower chambers (ventricular fibrillation).
Another major cause of cardiac death is left ventricular hypertrophy due to longstanding high blood pressure. Other causes are narrowing of a major coronary artery, clot (thrombus) in the artery, heart failure, myocardial infarction, heart valve disease, congenital heart disease, inflammation, etc.
An Air India Express pilot suffered a cardiac arrest at Delhi airport shortly after safely operating a Srinagar-Delhi flight on Wednesday evening, April 9, 2025.
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Acute exposure to elevated temperatures has been shown, while repeated cold exposure led to hypertension and impaired endothelial vasodilator function.
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A new Swedish study says that lung function has a direct link to heart health. Read on to know how unhealthy lungs can lead to sudden cardiac death.
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People who experience cardiac arrests during weekends have fewer chances of survival, compared to those who undergo the same medical emergency over weekdays, claims a study.
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An Air India Express pilot suffered a cardiac arrest at Delhi airport shortly after safely operating a Srinagar-Delhi flight on Wednesday evening, April 9, 2025.
Darshan Mehta, once close aide of Mukesh Ambani, Isha Ambani, ex MD and CEO of Reliance Brands, dies at 64, after suffering heart attack. Doctor explains why men above 60 are at higher risk of cardiac deaths.
Acute exposure to elevated temperatures has been shown, while repeated cold exposure led to hypertension and impaired endothelial vasodilator function.
A new Swedish study says that lung function has a direct link to heart health. Read on to know how unhealthy lungs can lead to sudden cardiac death.
A recent study has found that eating a Southern diet can up the risk of sudden cardiac death. However, eating a Mediterranean diet can reduce that risk.
Implantable devices can help doctors monitor your heart health remotely. This can significantly bring down cases of sudden death due to cardiac ailments.
People who experience cardiac arrests during weekends have fewer chances of survival, compared to those who undergo the same medical emergency over weekdays, claims a study.
snoring may lead to earlier impairment of cardiac function in women than in men. A common but dangerous sleep disorder, OSA causes an increased risk for left ventricular and, more rarely, right ventricular dysfunction in the heart.
Renowned cardiologist B.K. Goyal passes away due to cardiac arrest
Sudden cardiac death claims thousands of lives each year and mostly occurs in people with no prior symptoms of cardiovascular disease.
How heart disease manifests differently in men and women
Fish oil protective against cardiac death in dialysis patients?
Computer predicts risk of sudden cardiac death
Computational medicine - newest tool against host of diseases
Flu vaccine comes with benefits to the heart
Sudden cardiac death (SCD) appears to be more common during winters. What is the reason behind it? Watch the video to find out -
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