title: Etiology and Pathogenesis of Sudden Cardiac Death
abstract: Background and definition This article contributes to the current state of knowledge in etiology and pathogenesis of sudden cardiac death (SCD). SCD is a well - defined disease entity which recently approved international guidelines address (cardiac death within 1 hour). Etiology The condition of coronary arteries contributes to common causes of SCD. Stenotic coronary artery sclerosis (80%) has been reported in most cases. In non-coronary causes (15%), cardiomyopathies (CMP) are frequently found
journal: PUBLISSO (German National Library of Medicine)