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Risk of sudden cardiac death according to the number of metabolic syndrome criteria. The ARIC Study Cohort 1987 to 2012. Sudden cardiac death risk varied according to the number of metabolic syndrome components. Risk estimates were adjusted for age, sex, race, heart rate, smoking status, left ventricular hypertrophy, use of calcium channel blockers, use of β‐blockers, and use of antiarrhythmic medications. ARIC indicates Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities.
