A member asked:

Do i need to worry about sca with a normal cardiac workup( ekg, echo, stress, chest xray and ct scan)? blood work overall normal, scared/high anxiety?!

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Dr. Bruce J. Stringer answered

Specializes in Radiology

In 40 or 50 Years?: Why in the world would you be fixated on the possibility of sudden cardiac arrest at 30 yrs old? Take reasonable care of yourself, don't smoke, watch your weight, get some regular exercise and your heart should continue to do its' thing for the foreseeable future. Working on that anxiety with a professional would also help!

Answered 4/1/2018

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Dr. John Norris answered

Specializes in Cardiology - Cardiac Electrophysiology

Probably not: A sudden cardiac arrest (sca) is a rare phenomenon. It almost always occurs in patients who have cardiac disease: either electrical, mechanical, or related to a heart attack. It sounds as though all of your testing has been normal. This should provide some relief from your anxiety.

Answered 5/21/2018

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