Sudden death syndrome

Sudden death syndrome (SADS) is a sudden unexpected death of adolescents and adults caused by, as the name implies, a cardiac arrest. However, the exact cause of the cardiac arrest, and thus the exact cause of death, may not be found. These deaths occur mainly during sleep or at rest. One type of conduction defect known as Brugada syndrome can be responsible

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• [Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny died from] sudden death syndrome
  • according to Navalny died from  ‘sudden death syndrome,’ mother is told  (FEBRUARY 18, 2024)