Each year in the United States,10% of all nonaccidental deaths occur suddenly and unexpectedly in relatively young persons believed to be in good health.The usual cause is:

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Cardiac dysrhythmia, specifically ventricular fibrillation, is the most common cause of sudden cardiac death in otherwise healthy individuals. Stroke and acute myocardial infarction may cause sudden death, but are more likely to occur in individuals with pre-existing conditions. Hepatic lipidosis, while a serious condition, is not a common cause of sudden death.

Each Year in the United States,10% of All Nonaccidental Deaths