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August 30, 2022
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Finerenone reduces sudden cardiac death risk in type 2 diabetes, CKD: FIDELITY

Finerenone reduces sudden cardiac death risk in type 2 diabetes, CKD: FIDELITY

A subanalysis of the FIDELITY trial showed finerenone reduced risk for all-cause and CV mortality, including sudden cardiac death, compared with placebo in adults with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

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August 22, 2022
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PRE-DETERMINE: Polygenic score predicts risk for sudden cardiac death in CAD

PRE-DETERMINE: Polygenic score predicts risk for sudden cardiac death in CAD

A validated genome-wide polygenic risk score predicted clinically meaningful absolute risk for sudden arrhythmic death in a cohort of patients with CAD without severe left ventricular dysfunction, researchers reported.

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June 17, 2022
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Recommendations for genetic testing to prevent sudden cardiac death in athletes

Recommendations for genetic testing to prevent sudden cardiac death in athletes

Cardiologists should work with experienced centers performing genetic testing to identify and manage inherited cardiac conditions in young athletes and inform patients of risks and benefits, according to a new joint scientific statement.

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April 05, 2022
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Higher coronary artery calcium burden predicts sudden cardiac death

Higher coronary artery calcium burden predicts sudden cardiac death

WASHINGTON — A higher coronary artery calcium burden may predict incident sudden cardiac death independent of other atherosclerotic CVD risk factors, particularly for primary prevention patients, researchers reported.

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March 18, 2022
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Sudden cardiac death more common in men than women

Sudden cardiac death more common in men than women

In a nationwide study, men were more likely to experience sudden cardiac death than women across all age groups, researchers reported in Heart.

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March 08, 2022
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Reduced kidney function correlates with increased sudden cardiac death risk

Reduced kidney function correlates with increased sudden cardiac death risk

In the general population in the Netherlands, reduced kidney function is linked with increased risk of sudden cardiac death, according to data published in the Clinical Kidney Journal.

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January 12, 2022
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Sexual activity-related sudden cardiac death rare

Sexual activity-related sudden cardiac death rare

Sudden cardiac death during or immediately following sexual activity is rare, according to new data published in JAMA: Cardiology.

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December 26, 2021
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AHA: Shoveling heavy snow may increase risk for heart attack, sudden cardiac death

AHA: Shoveling heavy snow may increase risk for heart attack, sudden cardiac death

Individuals who shovel heavy snow may face increased risk for MI or sudden cardiac arrest due to the increased exertion necessary for the task, according to a press release from the American Heart Association.

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September 14, 2021
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Poor lung function may increase risk for sudden cardiac death

Poor lung function may increase risk for sudden cardiac death

Modestly but measurably worse lung function may be a stronger predictor for sudden cardiac death than nonfatal coronary events, according to research presented at the European Respiratory Society International Congress.

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September 08, 2021
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HIV infection associated with elevated risk for sudden cardiac death

HIV infection associated with elevated risk for sudden cardiac death

Compared with those without it, veterans with HIV had increased risk for sudden cardiac death, according to findings published in the Journal of the American Heart Association.

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