Sudden death

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Sudden Death

Sudden death (pronunciation: /ˈsʌdən dɛθ/) refers to the abrupt and unexpected cessation of life, typically within an hour of the onset of symptoms.

Etymology

The term "sudden death" is derived from the Latin words "subitus" meaning sudden and "mors" meaning death.

Definition

Sudden death is often associated with cardiac arrest, a condition in which the heart suddenly and unexpectedly stops beating. This is usually due to an underlying heart condition such as coronary artery disease or a cardiac arrhythmia. However, sudden death can also occur due to other causes such as stroke, respiratory failure, or trauma.

Related Terms

  • Cardiac Arrest: A sudden loss of blood flow resulting from the failure of the heart to effectively pump.
  • Coronary Artery Disease: A disease of the heart's major blood vessels that can lead to a heart attack.
  • Cardiac Arrhythmia: A group of conditions in which the heartbeat is irregular, too fast, or too slow.
  • Stroke: A medical condition in which poor blood flow to the brain results in cell death.
  • Respiratory Failure: A condition in which the level of oxygen in the blood is too low or the level of carbon dioxide in the blood is too high.
  • Trauma: Physical injury.

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