Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is the leading cause of sudden cardiac death (SCD) in young athletes, according to the ...

Sudden cardiac arrest is a life-threatening condition in which the heart stops beating after its normal electrical signals are disrupted. Without immediate intervention, SCA can quickly become sudden ...

Sudden cardiac arrest is rare for people younger than 35, but according to the American Heart Association, it is the leading ...

For patients with certain cardiovascular conditions and risk factors, sudden cardiac arrest is more than a theoretical concern. But over the past 25 years, the development of various types of ...

A fundamental discovery reported in the March 1 issue of the journal Nature uncovers the first molecular evidence linking the body’s natural circadian rhythms to sudden cardiac death (SCD).

“In studies that examined risk according to the sport, the incidence of sudden cardiac arrest and death was highest in men’s basketball, soccer, tackle football, ice hockey, and cross-country running, ...

Sudden collapse? Bengaluru cardiac surgeon Dr Chiran Babu tells you how to spot sudden cardiac arrest and respond before it’s ...

New research led by City St George's, University of London has found that routine heart screening in young people can identify potentially life-threatening cardiac conditions and save lives, and that ...

Study insights reinforce the importance of prevention, cardiovascular surveillance, and proper management of atrial fibrillation and sudden cardiac death at every stage of CKD. Patients with chronic ...

The risk of sudden cardiac death is higher both for people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes, according to a large study published in the European Heart Journal today (Thursday). The increase in risk is ...

A Danish nationwide study shows that people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes face much higher rates of sudden cardiac death and lose years of life as a result, highlighting the urgent need to identify ...

The Philippine Heart Association (PHA) has issued a unified call for a systematic and collaborative approach to preparticipation cardiovascular screening for athletes across the country, emphasizing ...