What Causes Sudden Death?
What Causes Sudden Death? "He seemed so energetic; there was no mention of any underlying illness—yet, he suddenly passed away during the night." Such news is occasionally heard or encountered. A notable example is the death of the famous Indian actor Sidharth Shukla . He passed away at the age of 40. Feeling unwell during the night, he took some medicine and went to sleep—but he never woke up the next morning. His mother tried repeatedly to wake him, but he did not respond, as he had already passed away. Doctors subsequently declared him dead. Why does a sudden death occur in individuals who were not previously ill or undergoing medical treatment? There is not just one, but several reasons for such unexpected deaths. Among them, the following four are the primary causes: Cardiac Arrhythmia Cardiac arrhythmia refers to a sudden irregularity in the heart's rhythm. This can occur without any prior warning signs. Typically, the heart beats between 60 and 100 times per minut...