{"id":129513,"date":"2021-05-24T20:19:52","date_gmt":"2021-05-25T00:19:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/?p=129513"},"modified":"2021-05-24T20:19:52","modified_gmt":"2021-05-25T00:19:52","slug":"are-you-at-risk-for-sudden-death-and-can-it-be-prevented","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/are-you-at-risk-for-sudden-death-and-can-it-be-prevented\/","title":{"rendered":"Are you at risk for sudden death, and can it be prevented?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Are you at risk?<\/strong><\/p>

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Individuals at risk for sudden death syndrome may or may not have premonitory symptoms before a cardiac arrest or sudden death episode occurs. Except for those with prior heart attacks or other underlying heart disease, these individuals appear perfectly healthy and vibrant with no visible signs and symptoms prior to their first cardiac arrest or sudden death.<\/p>\n

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However, there are certain risk factors that increase the likelihood of an individual having some of the conditions linked to sudden death syndrome. Researchers have identified some specific genetic profiles that are associated with increased risk of sudden death in individuals and their first-order relatives.<\/p>

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Males are more likely than females to have cardiac arrest and sudden death and, as previously indicated, individuals with Asian heritage are at a higher risk when compared to the general population. Be sure to look out for the Antigua breaking news app, which will be launched soon. Those persons with a family history of cardiac arrest or sudden death are at a higher risk of having cardiac arrest or sudden death and so, would benefit from a cardiac evaluation to assess their risks and make recommendations for mitigating those risks. Individuals with underlying heart disease and\/or arrhythmias are vulnerable to cardiac arrest and sudden death episodes and so would warrant close attention.<\/p>

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