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Causes of Sudden Death
| Cause of Sudden Death | Total (N=100) |
|---|---|
| Cardiovascular Diseases | 22 |
| Acute coronary syndrome | 15 |
| Heart failure | 2 |
| Aortic dissection | 2 |
| Myocarditis | 2 |
| Commotio cordis | 1 |
| Gas-Exchange Failure | 17 |
| Upper Airway Obstruction | 5 |
| Pulmonary embolus | 4 |
| Bronchial asthma | 2 |
| Pneumonia | 2 |
| Respiratory failure NOSa | 4 |
| Intracranial Event | 5 |
| Thrombotic stroke | 3 |
| Brain hemorrhage | 2 |
| Diabetic Ketoacidosis | 1 |
| Septic Shock | 1 |
| Seizure | 1 |
| Gastrointestinal Bleeding | 1 |
| Unknown | 52 |
=not otherwise specified
