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Do beta blockers prevent sca? or just reduce chances?
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Sudden cardiac death: Beta-blockers reduce the risk of sudden cardiac death (scd) by 31%, cardiovascular death (cvd) by 29% and all-cause mortality by 33%. (reference: bmc cardiovascular disorders 2013, 13:52 doi:10.1186/1471-2261-13-52).
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